The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested eight suspects and recovered 282.243 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The FCT Commander of NDLEA, Lawan Hamisu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that five of the suspects were found with exhibits, while three were at the scene of the crime.
He noted that the three suspects arrested at the crime scene were being profiled as no drugs were found on them, saying they would be put on the watch list to determine the next action against them.
He explained that, “On February 3, 2021, we raided Karu Abbattoir; 1st Avenue, Gwarimpa; Dawaki behind News Engineering; Baban Bola Pantaker Area and Police Sign Post, Dutse Makaranta and Fo1 Kubwa Extension.
“Zubairu Mohammed and Umar Sani were arrested at Dawaki with 2.8 grammes and 100 grammes of cannabis sativa respectively.
“Nura Alhassan was arrested at Karu with 12.3 grammes of cannabis sativa and Manasseh Christopher was arrested at Gwarimpa with 28.3 grammes of cannabis sativa. Hamza Adamu was arrested at Dutse Makaranta with 253.5 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa. Nazeer was found with 19.6 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa at FO1 by Kubwa Extension, but escaped and the search for him is on.”
Hamisu, however, said the agency’s outing to Tomato Market, Dei-Dei; Kasuwan Dere, Gwagwalada; as well Kuchigoro/Ruga by City Gate recorded minimal success as the operatives seized small quantities of cannabis sativa.
He noted that those whose cases had been sustained had been charged accordingly, saying that others found with smaller quantities and found to be users or first offenders were referred for counselling.
