Suspected Kidnapper Who Took Tramadol Still Unconscious — Police

A suspected kidnapper who reportedly took a powerful painkiller has been unable to fully regain consciousness almost a week after he was arrested by the police.
Ondo State police spokesperson Femi Joseph told newsmen the yet-to-be-identified suspect was taken into custody on August 5 after an attempt to abduct a pharmacist was foiled, but was still hospitalised as at August 11 because he took a heavy dose of tramadol.
“Up till now he is still sedated, apparently because of the much intake of tramadol. The doctor confirmed he over-drugged himself which has resulted in him not able to regain his strength,” Mr Joseph, a deputy superintendent of police, told newsmen last Saturday afternoon.
Mr Joseph said the suspect, approximately 25, was arrested in Owo, a major town about 50 kilometres east of Akure, the state capital. He had collapsed during an attempt to kidnap a pharmacist at a drug store.
His accomplices reportedly fled from the scene just as police officers arrived. He was initially taken into custody, but was later moved to the hospital when he failed to wake up within a sensible period.
The spokesperson also said the suspect could be described as having entered into a coma.