The Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company has confiscated no fewer than 2.49 million tablets and capsules of tramadol on the Gombe-Bauchi Expressway, estimated to be value over ₦2 billion.
Exhibiting the seized objects, the Gombe State Commander of the NDLEA, Okechukwu Nkere, famous on Friday that the truck was intercepted on 13 September at about 8:30 pm, together with the motive force and a passenger.
Nkere acknowledged that his males impounded the truck, which was laden with luggage of salt as a decoy, following credible intelligence.
He mentioned, “Resulting from our suspicions in regards to the contents, we performed the search on the morning of 14 September. Throughout the search, we recovered 146 cartons containing 2.19 million capsules of tramadol and 30 cartons containing 300,000 tablets of tramadol. The investigation is presently ongoing.
“We arrested the motive force and one other particular person accompanying the car. It might curiosity you to notice that these items have been destined for Gombe, with some seemingly meant for Borno, however based mostly on credible intelligence, we eliminated this from circulation. Solely God is aware of the injury this might have brought on to our youths.”
Nkere added, “We discovered this in a truck close to the ‘Welcome to Gombe’ axis. The medicine have been hid contained in the truck, whereas the salt was seen. The worth of the medicine is over ₦2 billion. The truck had no pharmaceutical licence or waybill, that are clear indications that the medicine have been for unlawful use.”
The Gombe commander recommended different safety companies for his or her collaboration, stating that the drug struggle was a collective effort.
“This isn’t a one-man struggle, not an NDLEA struggle alone, however a combat for all of us.
“If this drug struggle have been simply winnable, the Individuals would have gained it already, however it’s a steady battle that should be fought by everybody. We should all come collectively to sort out this hydra-headed monster and produce this combat to the barest minimal in Gombe State.”
Additionally talking, the Commissioner for Inside Safety and Residence Affairs, Abdullahi Bello, described the seizure as a serious achievement, including, “The governor has been working with safety companies to maintain Gombe secure. The efforts have been ongoing, and I believe the NDLEA commander has proven us what has been completed. All of us listed here are witnesses, and we have now seen it. This sends a message to these concerned on this unlawful commerce that NDLEA officers are working and won’t hesitate to carry out their duties.”