Police Raid Black Spots In Abuja, Arrest 116 Suspects

Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have raided identified black spots in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where crimes occur regularly and raided criminals’ hideouts, leading to the arrest of 116 suspects.

The FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that this is a sustained effort to rid Abuja of illicit drugs and related crimes.

SP Adeh noted that “police officers attached to the Anti-Narcotics Section of FCT Police Command carried out several coordinated raids across identified black spots from August 1 to August 20, 2025.

“The operations, which covered areas including Asokoro, Trademore, Mpape, 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.”

The police spokesperson, however, noted that 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.

While the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Ajao Adewale, lauded the operatives’ efforts, he reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and drug-free capital city.

He also urged residents to remain law-abiding, shun all forms of hard drug abuse and trafficking, and support ongoing security efforts.