By Augustine Ehikioya
Towards ridding the Federal Capital Territory of illicit drugs and related crimes, Police officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of the FCT Police Command have carried out several coordinated raids across identified black spots from 1st August 2025 to date.
The operations covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mpape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
They led to the arrest of 116 suspects, while exhibits recovered included various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
Following diligent screening, a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said 89 suspects were released, while the remaining offenders have been charged in court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.
While the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao S. Adewale, lauded the effort of the operatives, he reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city.
He also urged residents to remain law-abiding, shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts.
