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NDLEA Seizes 2.49 Million Tramadol Tablets in Gombe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated around 2.49 million tramadol tablets and capsules on the Gombe-Bauchi Expressway, with an estimated value exceeding ₦2 billion. The Gombe State NDLEA Commander, Okechukwu Nkere, reported that the truck, disguised with bags of salt, was intercepted on September 13, leading to the arrest of the driver and a passenger. Following a search, officials discovered a large quantity of tramadol concealed within the vehicle, which lacked the necessary pharmaceutical licensing.
Nkere emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in the fight against drug trafficking, stating that tackling this issue requires everyone’s involvement. He also highlighted the potential dangers these drugs posed to the youth in the region. Abdullahi Bello, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, praised the seizure as a significant achievement and reinforced the ongoing partnership between security agencies and the government to ensure safety in Gombe.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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