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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 116 suspects in a series of raids targeting drug-related crimes across Abuja.
The operations, conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Section, were carried out in identified black spots in Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, officers recovered various illicit substances, including hard drugs and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
She explained that following screening, 89 of the suspects were released, while others have been charged to court for offences such as possession of illicit drugs and public nuisance.
The statement partly read, “In a sustained effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory of illicit drugs and related crimes, Police officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of FCT Police Command carried out several coordinated raids across identified black spots from 1st August 2025 to date.
“The operations, which covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi, led to the arrest of 116 suspects. Recovered exhibits include various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
“Following diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining offenders have been charged in court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.”
Adeh added that the Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, commended the operatives for their efforts and urged residents to support security initiatives by avoiding drug use and cooperating with law enforcement.
“While the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Ajao Adewale, lauds the effort of the operatives, he reaffirms the Command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city. He also urges residents to remain law-abiding, shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts,” she said.