The Northern Regional Police Command arrested three suspects for unlawful possession of restricted pharmaceutical drugs and a firearm near Diare, a suburb of Savelugu in the Northern Region.

The suspects, Jabuni S. Mohammed, Alidu Abdul Samed, and Abdul Aziz, were arrested on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, by a patrol team during a routine night operation along the Tamale–Bolgatanga highway.

Preliminary investigations indicate that suspect Jabuni, who was driving a Nissan Hardbody pick-up with registration number GN 2812–20, failed to stop at a checkpoint at Diare. A pursuit ensued, during which he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to escape into a nearby bush. He was, however, arrested shortly after.

A search of the vehicle revealed a deflated spare tyre containing 1,399 blister foils of Tafrodol 120mg, a restricted drug, and a loaded pistol concealed in the headrest.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the two other suspects, Alidu and Abdul Aziz, who were arrested on an unregistered motorbike while en route to meet the suspect Jabuni.

"All three suspects are currently in police custody and will be put before the court,' a police statement said.