The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has handed over 69 bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, disclosed this during the formal handover of the recovered exhibits in Abuja.
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According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the exhibits were recovered on September 27, 2025, during coordinated operations by the Command’s Anti-Narcotics Unit.
The statement explained that the exhibits remained in police custody while investigations continued, leading to the recovery of additional bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.
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It said the exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA following the completion of the necessary police investigations for further action in line with the agency’s statutory responsibilities.
Speaking during the handover, CP Sanusi reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing and operational support to combat drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
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He urged residents to provide credible and timely information to the Police and other security agencies to support efforts to dismantle criminal networks and ensure public safety.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its determination to collaborate with sister security agencies to build a safer Federal Capital Territory and combat the harmful effects of illicit drugs.