The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) has arrested eight suspects and recovered 282,243 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa while raiding some drug spots in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Lawan Hamisu, FCT Commander of NDLEA told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja that five of the suspects were found with exhibits, adding that three others were arrested at the scene of crime.
He said different quantities of cannabis sativa were recovered during the raid and said one man,named Nazeer escaped leaving 19.6 kilogrammes of cannabis.
According to him,three suspects arrested at the crime scene were being profiled as no drugs were found with them, adding that they would be put on the watch list to determine the next action against them.
Giving a step by step account of the raid, Hamisu said” On Feb 3,2021, we set out and revisit Karu Abbattoir, Gwarimpa by 1st Avenue,Dawaki behind News Engineering Baban bola Pantaker Area,Police Sign Post by Dutse Makaranta and Fo l Kubwa extension.
“Zubairu Mohammed and Umar Sani were arrested at Dawaki with 2.8 grammes and 100 grammes of cannabis sativa.
“Nura Alhassan was arrested at Karu with 12.3 grammes of cannabis sativa. 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.However, Nazeer was found with 19.6 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa recovered at FOI by Kubwa extension but escaped and the search for him is on” he said.
The commander said the agency’s outing to Tomatoes market,Dei Dei,Kasuwan Dere in Gwagwalada as well as Kuchin- goro/Ruga by city gate recorded minimal success where the operatives seized other quantities of cannabis sativa.
Hamisu stated that those whose cases have been sustained have been charged accordingly , while those found with small quantities and considered to be first offenders were referred for appropriate counseling.
He disclosed that the agency would prosecute two suspects adding that three others may be referred for counseling as the search for the escaped suspect goes on
