The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 116 suspects in a sweeping operation targeting drug-related crimes across the territory.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. She explained that the coordinated raids were carried out in notorious black spots across several locations, including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
According to the police, a variety of exhibits were recovered during the operations, including substances suspected to be cannabis, hard drugs, and other illicit items.
Adeh revealed that following a thorough screening process, 89 of the suspects were released, while the remaining offenders have been charged to court for offenses bordering on public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs.
The Command reiterated its commitment to sustaining the crackdown on criminal hideouts and urged residents of the FCT to remain vigilant and continue to provide useful information to aid ongoing security operations.
