Herbalist arrested trying to sneak hacksaw blades to remand prisoner
Mohammed Hamidu, a 42-year-old herbalist, was arrested on April 14, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m. at the Kasoa Central Business District Police Station for attempting to smuggle hacksaw blades to a remand prisoner. The suspect allegedly concealed the blades in a loaf of bread.
The suspect had brought food items, including six bottled soft drinks and a loaf of bread, intended for Cephas Bubune Sisiawovor, a remand prisoner in custody over a robbery case. A routine search revealed two newly acquired hacksaw blades hidden inside the loaf of bread. Preliminary investigations indicate that the remand prisoner had allegedly instructed the suspect during an earlier visit to collect the items from an individual identified only as Emmanuel near the Lucky Herbal Clinic in Kasoa. Police say the retrieved items have been kept as exhibits.
The suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are ongoing to track down the said Emmanuel, who is currently on the run. The Command has commended officers for their vigilance and warned the public against engaging in acts that could compromise security, stressing that offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
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A herbalist has been arrested at the Kasoa Central Business District Police Station. He was attempting to deliver items to a remand prisoner- but a routine search has raised serious questions.
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