Thursday, August 6, 2026 - Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a soldier and four other suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama
on August 6, 2026 that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July
30, at the Congo-Russia area following intelligence on illicit drug activities
in the location.
The sources said troops of Sector 1 OPEP raided the hideout
and arrested five suspects identified as Lance Corporal Luka Yakubu of 82
Battalion, Abdulkarim Abubakar, Adam Musa, John Isah, and Charles Ibrahim.
During the operation, the troops recovered quantities of
substances suspected to be marijuana and other illicit drugs, which have been
taken into custody as exhibits pending forensic examination
Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested soldier
had allegedly been absent without official leave (AWOL) and was reportedly
notorious for involvement in illicit drug trafficking.
All five suspects are currently in custody and are
undergoing further investigation, while security agencies continue efforts to
uncover possible links to wider criminal networks.
Security sources said the raid forms part of Operation
Enduring Peace’s sustained crackdown on criminal hideouts and illicit drug
trafficking, which authorities believe contribute to violent crimes and
insecurity in Plateau State.
The sources added that intelligence-led operations against
drug trafficking, illegal arms circulation and other criminal activities will
continue across the Joint Operations Area to enhance public safety.
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