Bauchi Police Rescue 17 Minors from Substance Abuse, Arrest Two Suppliers

The Bauchi State Police Command has taken action to protect children by rescuing 17 minors found abusing rubber solution. Two suspected suppliers of the substance were also arrested during the operation.

According to police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib, the operation began after a concerned citizen reported eight minors abusing the substance on Adamu Jumba Street on November 5, 2026. The minors were handed over to the police around 10 PM.

Later that night, the police’s Violent Crimes Response Unit conducted a follow-up operation at the Wunti Flyover area, where they found and rescued another nine minors. This brought the total number of rescued minors to 17.

On November 6, 2026, police traced the supply chain based on information from the minors and arrested two suspects: 41-year-old Chimezie Nathan and 25-year-old Sani Ali, both from Bauchi. During the operation, police recovered 12 packs of rubber solution from the suspects.

All 17 minors are now in protective custody, and efforts are being made to reunite them with their families. The police are continuing their investigation to identify other individuals involved in the drug supply.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu praised the citizen who reported the minors and condemned the exploitation of children through drug supply. He emphasized that no child should be exposed to drugs and urged parents and community leaders to monitor children closely and report any suspicious activities.

The police have committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards drug peddling and child exploitation, promising ongoing efforts to address these issues in the community.