…Illicit drugs, cannabis recovered across FCT
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested 116 suspected criminals during a series of coordinated raids on notorious black spots across Abuja.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the operation was conducted between 1 and 20 August 2025 by officers of the Anti-Narcotics Section.
“The raids, which extended to Asokoro, Trademore, Mpape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi, resulted in the arrest of 116 suspects,” she disclosed.
Items recovered during the operation included illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
Following screening, 89 individuals were released, while the others were arraigned in court for offences ranging from public nuisance to drug-related crimes.
In a statement, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, commended the officers for their work and reiterated the Command’s determination to cleanse the nation’s capital of criminal activity.
He also called on residents to remain law-abiding, shun drug use and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts to ensure Abuja remains safe.