Anebi
Gombe State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected drug peddler and impounded over 300 motorcycles and tricycles in a sweeping statewide security operation aimed at curbing crime and enforcing traffic laws.
According to a statement released on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, said the operation targeted violators of traffic regulations, criminal elements, and persons in possession of illicit drugs and dangerous weapons.
Abdullahi identified the arrested suspect as 26-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim. He was allegedly found in possession of 136 capsules of Tramadol, 568 tablets of Valium 5, 226 wraps of Indian hemp, six bottles of a local intoxicant known as “Kurkura,” and two litres of a hazardous liquid referred to as “Suck and Die.”
Police also recovered over N200,000 in cash and 102 packets of cigarettes from the suspect.
The operation further led to the seizure of more than 500 knives, 148 cutlasses, and several other sharp objects from different parts of the state.
According to the police, some of the weapons were traced to illegal fabricators and distributors.
In the course of the crackdown, 220 motorcycles and 69 tricycles were impounded for infractions such as lack of registration and identification, and the use of curtains at night, a practice the state government says facilitates criminal concealment.
Additionally, 38 motorcycles were confiscated for using truck horns, which police described as contributing to noise pollution and increasing the risk of road accidents.
Some of the impounded vehicles were reportedly linked to cases of robbery and drug-related offences.
The command also disclosed that three suspects were arrested for allegedly tampering with the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of stolen phones.
Owners of the seized vehicles have been instructed to report to the police command with valid documentation for verification.
Police arrest drug suspect, impound 300 vehicles in Gombe
