Police Nab Suspected Dealer Of Deadly “Suck And Die” Chemical In Bauchi

Bauchi State- The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected dealer of methylene chloride (A50), locally known as “Suck and Die,” and Diamond Rubber Solution, in a major crackdown on the sale of hazardous substances.

The suspect, identified as Kabiru Adamu, was arrested with 30 bottles of “Suck and Die” and 264 pieces of Diamond Rubber Solution. The products, widely considered dangerous, are often misused with devastating effects.

According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Adamu confessed during interrogation that he sourced the substances from his boss and was compensated for selling them.

He disclosed that a bottle of “Suck and Die” was sold for ₦300, while each piece of Diamond Rubber Solution went for ₦250.

The statement, “On 22/11/2024, operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), led by the Commander, CSP Suleiman M. Tambuwal, successfully arrested a suspected dealer of methylene chloride (A50), popularly known as “Suck and Die,” and Diamond Rubber Solution at Tudun Wadan Dan Iya (Bayan Gari), Bauchi.

“The raid resulted in the arrest of Kabiru Adamu ‘m’ Igbo Quarters and the recovery of the following items: 1. Two hundred and sixty-four (264) pieces of OSHN Diamond Rubber Solution. 2. Nineteen (19) 30ml bottles of suspected methylene chloride (“Suck and Die”), and 3. Three hundred and sixty-three (363) empty bottles.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he received the items from his boss and was paid after selling them. He further confessed that each bottle of “Suck and Die” costs three hundred naira (N300), while each piece of Diamond Rubber Solution is sold for two hundred and fifty naira (N250).

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, has directed further investigation, after which the suspect will be charged to court,” Adamu added.