Nigeria Police Force, Adamawa Command have confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with 1,000 sachets of Tramadol concealed in a Television and Sound speakers in Yola.
ASP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Police Spokesperson in the state, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Yola.
According to Nguroje, the suspects; Kabiru Muhammed, 41, and Musa Abubakar, 29, were residents of Hotoro and Takum in Kano and Taraba states, respectively.
He said that the suspects were arrested while on their way to deliver the hard drugs to their target in Yola.
“Following the intensive and special action plan on fight against crimes in the state, on Thursday, 24th March, 2022, the State Command made a remarkable arrest.
“The Commissioner of police in the state, Mohammed Barde, deployed operatives attached to Jambutu and Doubeli Police Divisions, and luckily apprehended a drug dealer along with fake NDLEA personal.
“The suspects are Kabiru Muhammed, 41, and Musa Abubakar, 29.
“Investigation so far reveals that the suspects were arrested with about 1,000 of 100mg of dangerous substances believed to be Tramadol concealed in a Television and a sound system (speaker) to beat security and escape arrest,” Nguroje said.
Nguroje also revealed that the commissioner of police has directed the immediate investigation of the suspects.
Noting that after thorough investigation, the suspects would be handed over to the state command of NDLEA, Nguroje urged residents to work with the Police and other security agencies.
According to him, provision and maintaining the security of lives and property was a collective responsibility of good citizens.
He also urged the people to collaborate with security personnel, especially in the area of providing useful, relevant and timely information.