Army Arrests Nine Suspected Drug Dealers in Yobe

In a bid to combat the illegal drug trade, troops from the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army have apprehended nine suspected drug dealers in Buni Yadi, Yobe State. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the arrests were made on September 19, 2026, during an operation aimed at preventing terrorists from acquiring illicit drugs. The suspects, yet to be identified, are currently under investigation by the NDLEA for further proceedings. This move signifies a continued effort by the Nigerian military to combat drug trafficking and terrorism in the region. [Source: Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/army-arrests-nine-suspected-drug-dealers-hands-over-illicit-drugs-to-ndlea-in-yobe/)