Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have carried out a series of coordinated raids across multiple drug hotspots in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, resulting in the arrest of 132 suspects and the seizure of more than 220 kilogrammes of illegal substances.
The operations, which spanned two weeks, were disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
He explained that the enforcement actions took place between April 11 and April 25, 2026, following extensive intelligence gathering and surveillance targeting key drug distribution hubs.
According to Babafemi, the raids covered several locations, including Torabora Hills, Area 3, Gwarinpa, AYA, Durumi, Banex, Dei-Dei, Kubwa, Apo, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Wuse Zone 4, Garki Area 10, Jabi, and the Suleja axis, among others. He noted that the exercise was executed by personnel from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation in partnership with the FCT Strategic Command.
He further stated that the initiative was designed to dismantle drug networks fueling substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities. “Recovered from the various drug joints and bunks were 214.79 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis; 5.524 kilograms of Diazepam; 2.352 kilograms of Exol; 1.119 kilograms of Tramadol; 145.8 grams of Mogadon; 93.52 grams of cocaine; 84.3 grams of Rohypnol; 10.9 grams of methamphetamine; 3.17 grams of Ecstasy; and six bottles of codeine syrup,” Babafemi said.
Babafemi also revealed that NDLEA operatives faced strong resistance in parts of Durumi Area 1 and the Suleja market axis during the raids. Despite the confrontation, he said the agency’s personnel overpowered the groups involved through superior tactics and professionalism, successfully dismantling their operations without recording any casualties.
