Police bust Gombe criminal hideout, seize drugs

Following a successful raid on a suspected criminal hideout behind the Gombe Local Government Shopping Complex on October 10, 2025, the Gombe State Police Command has recovered large quantities of illicit drugs.

DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement, stated that the successful operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m.

He said that in recent months, the command had intensified raids on black spots across the state as part of its ongoing effort to curb drug abuse and related crimes.


He explained that on sighting the advancing patrol team, the hoodlums took to their heels, abandoning quantities of hard drugs and illicit substances at the scene.

The police spokesperson said items recovered included, “quantities of Suck and Die, Tramadol, and Diazepam tablets, all of which were taken to the station for further investigation and necessary action.”

The spokesman explained that all the recovered exhibits have been moved to the station, and investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

CP Bello Yahaya, the Commissioner of Police lauded the operatives for their swift action and reaffirmed the command’s determination to sustain the fight against crime and drug abuse in Gombe State.

He assured that the Command remained resolute in its commitment to ensure a drug-free and crime-free Gombe State, saying that they are sending a strong warning to criminal elements to desist from all forms of criminality or face the full wrath of the law.

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