NSCDC Arrests Driver with Illicit Drugs in Zamfara

On October 18, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested a 24-year-old commercial driver, Abdulraheed Abdullahi, in Anka Local Government Area, Zamfara State. During a stop-and-search operation, they discovered 50 sachets of Lara Tramadol, two packs of methamphetamine, 1,000 tablets of Diazepam (D5), and parcels of cannabis concealed in a carton resembling Indomie noodles.

Abdullahi, an indigene of Bagega village, claimed he received the parcel from a union member who is currently at large. This arrest highlights the ongoing issue of illicit drug movement in North-West Nigeria, where security agencies are addressing banditry and related crimes.

The NSCDC spokesperson, ASCI Umar Mohammad M., stated that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the seizure and the suspect's claims are ongoing. This incident follows other drug-related arrests by the NSCDC in Zamfara, including a chemist operator arrested on September 10, 2026, for possessing large quantities of drugs.