The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reported that 27 suspects have been arraigned in court following targeted raids on various notorious ‘black spots’ within the territory.
Commissioner of Police in the FCT, CP Saka Ajao Adewale, announced during a press briefing at the police command headquarters that the anti-narcotics unit initially arrested 116 individuals during operations conducted across areas such as Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi.
He revealed that the raids yielded confiscated items including assorted illicit drugs and dried leaves believed to be cannabis.
Following thorough screening procedures, 89 of the detained individuals were released, while the remaining 27 have now been charged in court on counts of public nuisance and possession of illicit substances.
The police commissioner took the opportunity to praise the efforts of the operatives involved in the operation and reiterated the command’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free capital city.
