By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Security operatives, suspected to be members of a task force, have carried out coordinated raids on hotels in Kaduna State, arresting dozens of crime suspects.
The raid, which occurred late Tuesday night, was witnessed in the Ungwan Boro community of Sabo Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area, a suburb of Kaduna.
Eyewitnesses and our correspondent, who witnessed the final stages of the operation, reported that the operatives arrived in convoys at De Jay’s Guest Inn, located through a small gate on Jaba Road, around 8 p.m.
Hotel staff, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that dozens of suspected drug users—including alleged internet fraudsters and a regular guest—were arrested and taken away by the operatives.
Some staff members were allegedly slapped by the operatives for resisting or misbehaving. Drugs were reportedly found in possession of some of the suspects.
Eyewitnesses further alleged that the raid was not limited to De Jay’s Guest Inn but also extended to other hotels in Sabon Tasha and surrounding areas.
According to an insider, the guest room of a regular lodger, popularly known as Jessy, was forcibly entered after the guest allegedly refused to respond to knocks by the security operatives.
When contacted, the Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, was yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.
A clarification message sent to the police spokesman read:
“Security operatives raided De Jay’s Guest Inn, located in Ungwan Boro, on Tuesday night and arrested dozens of crime suspects, including a regular guest known as Jessy. Is the command aware of this incident or any related details, please?”
