PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Notorious Kano Drug Dealer 'Badoo', 8 Others

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious drug dealer known as ‘Badoo’ and eight of his accomplices.

Sadam Mu’azu, 33, of Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano, had been on the wanted list of the Police Command for an extended period due to public outcry from his community regarding his drug peddling.

Residents reported Saddam, alias ‘Badoo’, as a key figure receiving and distributing illicit drugs, including cannabis, particularly among young people and housewives in the area.

A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that the successful arrest followed dedicated efforts from teams led by the Officer in Charge of Anti-Daba Unit, SP Hussaini Gimba, and DPO in charge of Sharada Police Division, CSP Bilyaminu Bello, who conducted a meticulous surveillance operation that culminated in the apprehension of ‘Badoo’ and his accomplices on April 22, 2024.

Police recovered various incriminating evidence during the raid, including 11 parcels suspected to be Indian Hemp, a cutlass, five motorcycles believed to be used for drug sales and distribution, and over N111,500 cash suspected to be proceeds of their illegal activities.

In a separate incident on April 27, 2024, personnel of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) at Kurmawa Correctional Centre apprehended a 52-year-old man, Hamisu Mamuda, attempting to smuggle drugs into the custodial facility.

Mamuda, from Samegu Quarters, Kumbotso LGA of Kano State, was caught with 12 nylon bags containing suspected Indian Hemp hidden beneath his jacket. He confessed to the crime and currently awaits further investigation at the Kano State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The statement assured that once investigations were completed, all suspects would face trial in court.

The State’s Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, expressed his appreciation for the community’s partnership and teamwork that led to the successful arrest of “Badoo” and his network. He also commended the Correctional Officers at Kurmawa Correctional Centre for their vigilance in ensuring the safety of inmates.