116 Arrested in FCT Police Raids on Notorious Black Spots, 27 Face Trial

In a sustained effort to combat illicit drug crimes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Police Command’s Anti-Narcotics Section conducted a series of coordinated raids on known hotspots between August 1 and August 20.

These operations, which took place in areas like Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi, led to the arrest of 116 suspects.

According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, police recovered various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

The statement reads: “Following diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining offenders have been charged to court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.

“The FCT Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, lauds the effort of the operatives and 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.”