The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Ajao Adewale, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city, urging residents to remain law-abiding and shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking.
This came after the Command arrested 116 suspects during a series of coordinated raids aimed at tackling illicit drug activities across Abuja.
A statement on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the operations were carried out by officers of the Anti-Narcotics Section between August 1 and August 21, 2025, across identified black spots in Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
She explained that items recovered from the raids included various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis. According to her, after thorough screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining individuals were charged in court for offences including public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs.
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.
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“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 lauded the effort of the operatives while calling on residents to support ongoing security operations.
“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.
