On Thursday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Federal Capital Territory Command reported that during operations on illegal drug dens in the territory, 34 people had been taken into custody.
This information was provided in a conversation with journalists in Abuja by the agency’s FCT Commander, Kabir Tsakuwa.
According to Tsakuwa, some of the suspects have been charged, and those who have been classified as users are receiving counseling.
“The operation was necessary to combat drug abuse, especially as Nigeria gets ready to transition to a new administration,” he said.
“On May 8, the leadership launched ‘Operation Tsaro’ to close down drug dens and capture dealers in the FCT.
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“Our operatives seized a variety of illicit substances including cannabis sativa, methamphetamine, tramadol, codeine, Rohypnol, and other psychotropic substances.”
Tsakuwa said the raid would continue until the agency eradicated hard drugs from circulation to reduce criminal activities in the FCT.
“Some of the drug hotspots raided include Torabora, Dei-dei, Wuse Zone 4, Wuse Zone 3, Banex, Garki Village, Area 1, Gwarinpa (Village, 3rd Avenue), Abattoir in Karu, Gwagwalada, Kabusa, and Kuchigoro IDP Camp.
“While some of the arrested individuals have been charged and taken to court, others who are users are undergoing counselling sessions,” he added.
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