Police Raid Criminal Hideout, Recover Hard Drugs in Gombe!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of a large cache of illicit drugs during a sting operation at a suspected criminal hideout behind the Gombe Local Government Shopping Complex.

Details of the Raid:

• The operation took place on October 10, 2025, based on actionable intelligence.
• Recovered substances included cannabis, tramadol, rohypnol, and other psychotropic drugs.
• Several suspects were arrested at the scene and are currently being interrogated.

Police Statement:

Gombe State Police PRO, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said, “The success of this operation is part of our renewed offensive against drug abuse and trafficking in the state.”

Next Steps:

• The suspects will be charged once investigations are concluded.
• The Command has urged the public to continue providing credible information on criminal activities.

Why It Matters:

• Drug abuse has been linked to rising crime rates and insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
• This bust highlights ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the circulation of hard drugs.

Citations:

1. Gombe State Police Press Briefing – Oct 11, 2025
2. Daily Trust – www.dailytrust.com.ng
3. Punch Nigeria – www.punchng.com

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