The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested seven suspects during a raid operation at Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, over alleged drug-related offences.

The suspects, comprising six males and one female, were arrested on September 2, 2026, by operatives of the Command attached to the Maitama Division as part of sustained efforts to rid the Territory of the sale, abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects were found in possession of various illicit and controlled substances during the operation.

Items recovered from the suspects included dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, packaged in small transparent sachets; several tablets of Tramadol; one bottle of Codeine; and a black polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis sativa, among other substances.

The Command said the suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crimes and other criminal activities across the Federal Capital Territory, urging residents to shun drug abuse, trafficking and other forms of criminality.

The Command also called on residents to remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, activities or locations to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08028940883.