In furtherance of ongoing efforts to secure Zamfara State against the proliferation of items capable of endangering lives and property, the Zamfara State Police Command has recorded a significant operational success.
On 28th January, 2026, at about 1640 hours, operatives attached to the Anti‑Illegal Mining Unit of the Command, while on routine patrol at Lalan area of Gusau Local Government Area, intercepted and recovered a total of 2,500 litres of suspected hazardous and poisonous chemicals believed to pose serious risks to public health and the environment.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer DSP Yazid Abubakar said the chemicals were recovered in one hundred (100) jerricans, each containing twenty‑five (25) litres.
Meanwhile, investigation has commenced to determine the source, ownership, and intended use of the recovered chemicals, with a view to identifying and prosecuting those responsible in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, psc+, urges members of the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, as the protection of lives and property remains a top priority of the Command.
