The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended 116 individuals during a series of coordinated anti-drug operations across Abuja.
The raids, carried out by operatives of the Anti-Narcotics Section between August 1 and 21, 2025, targeted identified black spots in areas such as Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, officers recovered substances suspected to be cannabis along with other illicit drugs during the operations.
She noted that after profiling and screening, 89 suspects were released, while others were charged to court for offences including drug possession 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 officers’ efforts and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by avoiding drug abuse and trafficking.
She stated, “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.”
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