Bauchi police arrest drug dealer, rescue 14-year-old boy used as courier

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, Samuel Ogochukwu, and rescued a 14-year-old boy allegedly used to deliver illicit drugs.

According to PUNCH, police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Operatives of the Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the minor during a routine patrol on October 26 while he was allegedly transporting suspected methamphetamine to a customer.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” the statement read.

Police subsequently arrested Ogochukwu and searched his shop and residence, recovering suspected methamphetamine, tramadol, pregabalin, diazepam and other substances.

Investigators said the suspect claimed he received drug supplies through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police confirmed that the teenager would receive counselling before reuniting with his family, while Ogochukwu would face prosecution after investigations are completed.