The Gombe State Police Command has recovered significant quantities of illicit drugs following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout behind the Gombe Local Government Shopping Complex on October 10, 2025.
The operation, carried out around 9:00 p.m. by police operatives attached to the Gombe Division, targeted identified black spots during a routine patrol, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said. He noted that in recent months, the command has intensified operations to curb drug abuse and related crimes, which often fuel youth violence and other criminal activities.
Abdullahi explained that upon seeing the advancing patrol team, suspects fled, abandoning drugs and illicit substances at the scene. Recovered items included quantities of ‘Suck and Die,’ Tramadol, and Diazepam tablets, all of which were taken to the police station for investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Yahaya, commended the operatives for their swift action and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to a drug-free and crime-free Gombe State. He urged residents to provide credible information to assist police efforts in maintaining security.
“All recovered exhibits have been moved to the station, and investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects,” Abdullahi added. CP Yahaya warned criminal elements to desist from illegal activities or face the full force of the law.