27 suspects arraigned after police raid on Abuja black spots
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has stated that about 27 suspects have been arraigned in court following a raid on several identified black spots in the territory. CP Saka Ajao Adewale, the FCT Commissioner of Police, disclosed this to newsmen at the command headquarters on Thursday. He said 116 suspects were initially arrested […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has stated that about 27 suspects have been arraigned in court following a raid on several identified black spots in the territory.
CP Saka Ajao Adewale, the FCT Commissioner of Police, disclosed this to newsmen at the command headquarters on Thursday.
He said 116 suspects were initially arrested by police officers attached to the anti-narcotics section of the FCT police command during the raids across various identified spots.
According to him, the operations covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mapape, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarimpa, Jikwoyi, Utako, Life Camp, Zuba, and Karshi, which led to the arrest of the 116 suspects.
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He said exhibits recovered included various illicit substances, hard drugs, and dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
The police commissioner noted that after diligent screening, 89 suspects were released, while the remaining 27 have been charged to court for public nuisance and possession of illicit drugs and substances.
He commended the efforts of the operatives, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city.