In a sustained effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory of illicit drugs and related crimes, officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of the FCT Police Command carried out coordinated raids across identified black spots in the last three weeks and arrested 116 suspects.
However, following diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining 27 were charged to court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.
According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, the raids covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
Adeh said that recovered exhibits include various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Ajao Adewale, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital territory and commended the operatives for their efforts.
Adewale urged the residents of the territory to remain law-abiding, shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts.
