Kogi Police Seize 400 Wraps of Suspected Indian Hemp

The Kogi State Police Command intercepted a vehicle in the Magongo area of Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, seizing 400 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The police spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, reported that the operation was conducted by operatives from the Akpafa Division during a routine stop-and-search.

The suspect, identified as Abdulrahman, was traveling from Edo State to Abuja in a Honda vehicle with registration number FST 700 DH. Preliminary investigations indicated that Abdulrahman was involved in the sale and distribution of Indian hemp, claiming the consignment was supplied by an individual known as “Biggy” in Edo State for delivery to buyers in Abuja.

The seized consignment was valued at ₦3.2 million. The police have handed over the suspect and the recovered exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend “Biggy” and others connected to the consignment. Commissioner of Police CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi commended the operatives for their vigilance and emphasized the command's commitment to combating drug trafficking.