{"id":13250,"date":"2025-08-27T09:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=13250"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:02:16","slug":"katsina-nscdc-arrests-18-year-old-suspect-with-hard-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=13250","title":{"rendered":"Katsina NSCDC Arrests 18-Year-Old Suspect With Hard Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Hamza Ahmad, for possession of hard drugs in the Sabuwar Unguwa area of Katsina Local Government Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrest was made on Monday, August 11, 2025, by a special surveillance team deployed as part of the Command\u2019s renewed efforts to tackle crime and ensure public safety under the leadership of State Commandant Aminu Datti Ahmad, fsf, MADM, FCAI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement issued by SC Buhari Hamisu, the Command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, the suspect was apprehended while in possession of a quantity of hard drugs. During preliminary interrogation, Ahmad reportedly confessed to the crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commandant Ahmad reiterated the commitment of the NSCDC to eradicating drug abuse, trafficking, and other criminal activities threatening the socio-economic fabric of the state. 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