Crime
NDLEA Dismantles Drug Networks in Massive Abuja Raid
NDLEA Abuja drug raid leads to 132 arrests and 220kg of drugs seized as operatives dismantle trafficking joints across the FCT in a two-week operation
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled multiple drug joints and hideouts across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, in a two-week coordinated enforcement operation that led to the arrest of 132 suspects and the recovery of 220 kilogrammes of illicit substances.
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The operation, carried out between April 11 and April 25, was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
According to the agency, the exercise was jointly conducted by the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance across identified drug hotspots.
Raided locations included Torabora Hills, Gwarinpa, Area 3, AYA, Durumi, Banex, Dei-Dei, Kubwa, Apo, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Wuse Zone 4, Garki Area 10, Jabi, and parts of Suleja.
Babafemi said the raids led to the disruption of several drug distribution networks operating within the capital territory.
Items recovered during the operation included cannabis (skunk), diazepam, tramadol, cocaine, methamphetamine, rohypnol, ecstasy, and codeine syrup.
Despite reported resistance in some locations, particularly Durumi Area 1 and the Suleja axis, NDLEA operatives successfully overpowered the suspected traffickers without any casualties recorded.
The agency noted that the coordinated approach ensured the dismantling of illicit drug hubs that have contributed to substance abuse and related criminal activity in the FCT.
Briefing NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), DOGI Director DCGN Ahmed Sule Ningi praised the professionalism and resilience of officers involved in the operation.
Ningi stressed the importance of maintaining sustained pressure on drug networks to consolidate recent gains.
Marwa, in his response, commended the operatives for their commitment to cleaning up Abuja and directed that similar operational strategies be extended to other high-risk urban centres nationwide.
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He reaffirmed the agency’s determination to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and reduce both supply and demand across Nigeria.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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