The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives have apprehended three suspects who allegedly attempted to smuggle hard drugs concealed in a loaf of bread to another suspect in police custody.
The State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, ASP, said the three suspects were found with an unspecified quantity of drugs concealed in a loaf of bread.
Hassan in a statement released to newsmen in Kaduna on Sunday, gave the identity of the arrested suspects as John Solomon (male, 38 years), Kunle Oluwale (male, 45 years), and James Daniel Baba (male, 45 years).
According to him, the three suspects who are all residents of Sabon Wuse, Abuja, were arrested at the charge room of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Kaduna.
Meanwhile, following the arrest of the three suspects, the police spokesman quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, to have warned officers on duty to remain vigilant and observant to avoid unfortunate incidences.
Hassan in the statement said, “The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Kaduna has arrested three suspects for attempting to supply hard drugs to a suspect in police custody.
“The suspects, identified as John Solomon (male, 38 years), Kunle Oluwale (male, 45 years), and James Daniel Baba (male, 45 years), all residents of Sabon Wuse, Abuja, were arrested at the charge room of the SCID Kaduna.
“The suspects were found with a Bomtel handset and an unspecified quantity of drugs hidden inside a loaf of bread. They attempted to persuade the Charge Room Officer (CRO) to deliver the loaf of bread to one Gideon Amao, a suspect currently under investigation by the SCID.
“Photographs of the suspects and the recovered items have been taken. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.
“The Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, warns Officers to stay vigilant and observant to avoid any unfortunate incidences from happening.”
