Police raid in Katsina leads to death of suspected drug dealer
A police operation in the Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina Local Government Area ended with the death of a suspected drug peddler, Uzairu Kuda. The incident involved members of the Central Market Surveillance Team and resulted in injuries to a police officer. Authorities say the suspect resisted arrest and attacked officers before being fatally shot. Abubakar Aliyu, the State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and ongoing investigation.
What happened
- The police raided Sabuwar Anguwa based on intelligence and targeted Uzairu Kuda, described as a notorious drug dealer.
- The incident occurred at about 10pm on December 27, 2025.
- During the arrest, Uzairu Kuda resisted, raised an alarm, and his gang attacked the police team.
- Uzairu Kuda stabbed ASP Ibrahim Yusuf in the neck, leading to a confrontation where he was shot and later died at the hospital.
- Police recovered suspected drugs and weapons, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend other gang members.
