Nasarawa Police Uncover Suspected Cannabis Farm, Arrest Three

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered quantities of dry and fresh leaves suspected to be cannabis following the discovery of an alleged marijuana cultivation site in the state.

The suspects, identified as Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor and Peter Tar, were arrested on October 22, 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, during an anti-crime patrol.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the operation covered Sabongida Bature and Gidan Kparev villages in Kadarko, where the operatives were reportedly led to a hideout allegedly used for selling and consuming marijuana.

According to the police, the suspects attempted to flee upon sighting the operatives but were apprehended, with quantities of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp recovered.

Further investigation reportedly led officers to a garden behind the suspects’ residence, where cannabis was allegedly being cultivated. Freshly harvested leaves were also recovered, while all exhibits had been secured for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has ordered a thorough investigation and directed that the suspects and recovered exhibits be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further action in accordance with the law.

The command reiterated its commitment to tackling criminal activities across Nasarawa State’s 13 local government areas and protecting lives and property. The allegations against the suspects remain subject to investigation and judicial determination.