The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspected drug dealer, Aliyu Suleman, and recovered 64 bottles of Methylene Chloride and 17 pieces of rubber solution from him.
The Punch reported that Suleman, who resides in the Tudun Salmanu area of Bauchi State, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of the Vehicle Crime Response Unit at Bayan Gari in the Bauchi metropolis.
According to the police, the suspect was intercepted at about 5pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during a routine operation.
The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the operation was part of efforts to curb drug abuse and protect public health in the state.
“The suspect was intercepted during a routine intelligence-led operation. Upon search, the following exhibits were promptly recovered from the suspect: 64 bottles containing Methylene Chloride, locally referred to as ‘Suck and Die’, and 17 pieces of Rubber Solutions,” the statement partly read.
The police said the recovered substances had been taken into custody and documented as exhibits, while the suspect remained in detention and was assisting investigators with the ongoing probe.
The command added that Suleman would be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reaffirmed the command’s determination to tackle the distribution and abuse of harmful substances across Bauchi.
He consequently directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to strengthen surveillance and intensify operations against individuals and groups involved in the distribution and abuse of illicit drugs and other dangerous substances.
The command also urged parents, guardians and community stakeholders to remain alert and promptly share useful information with security agencies.
“The fight against drugs and substance abuse requires a collective approach,” the statement noted.
