The [Nasarawa State Police Command](https://www.npf.gov.ng) announced that three suspects were detained and a large quantity of cannabis‑like leaves, both dry and freshly harvested, was confiscated during an anti‑crime patrol in Keana Local Government Area on 22 October 2026.
**Key details of the operation**
- Arrest date and time: 22 October 2026, about 1:00 p.m.
- Location: villages of Sabongida Bature and Gidan Kparev in the Kadarko district of Keana LGA.
- Suspects: Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor and Peter Tar.
- Seized items: numerous dry leaves and freshly cut foliage believed to be Indian hemp, plus a garden where the plant was being cultivated.
- Authority involved: the State Criminal Investigation Department ([SCID](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Criminal_Investigation_Department)) and the police public‑relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel.
**What was seized?**
Police operatives recovered a sizable stash of dried cannabis leaves and a batch of newly harvested foliage that investigators identified as Indian hemp. The fresh leaves were taken from a garden situated behind the suspects’ residence, indicating active cultivation on the premises.
**Who were the suspects?**
The three men—identified as Aondaver Dominic, Sylvanus Umoor and Peter Tar—were stopped during a routine patrol. According to SP Nansel, the suspects attempted to flee when they spotted the officers, but were quickly apprehended and the contraband was secured.
**What actions did the police take?**
Following the seizure, the command’s spokesperson confirmed that all recovered exhibits have been placed under secure custody for further forensic analysis. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro‑Mohammed ordered a comprehensive investigation and instructed that the suspects and the seized material be transferred to the [National Drug Law Enforcement Agency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Drug_Law_Enforcement_Agency) for prosecution in line with existing drug‑control statutes.
The police chief also urged officers across the state’s thirteen local government areas to maintain the current operational momentum and to intensify efforts against all forms of criminal activity, reaffirming the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property throughout Nasarawa State.
**What is the next step?**
The NDLEA will now handle the legal processing of the case, while the police continue their patrols and investigations to curb drug‑related crimes in the region.