The Federal Capital Territory Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday, revealed that it arrested 34 suspects during its raids on illicit drug dens in the territory. The agency’s FCT Commander, Kabir Tsakuwa, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abuja. Tsakuwa said that the operation was necessitated due to the urgent need to combat drug abuse, especially as Nigeria prepares for handover to a new administration. He explained that the command initiated “Operation Tsaro” on May 8, to shut down drug centres and apprehend dealers in the FCT
The commander said the operatives successfully confiscated variety of illicit substances, including Cannabis Sativa, Methamphetamine, Tramadol, Codeine, Rohypnol, and other psychotropic substances.
He listed drug hotspots raided to include Torabora, Dei-dei, Wuse Zone 4, Wuse Zone 3, Banex, Garki Village, Area 1, Gwarimpa (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 counseling sessions,” Tsakuwa added.
Tsakuwa said that the raid would be sustained until the agency effectively eradicate hard drugs from circulation, in order to reduce criminal activities in the FCT.
