The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled multiple drug joints and bunks in and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and recovering 220 kilogrammes of assorted illicit substances during a two-week offensive.
Coordinated Raids Across Abuja
The well-coordinated raids, conducted jointly by the agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from April 11 to 25, 2026, were aimed at dismantling illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and related criminal activities in the capital city. The operations followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance across identified hotspots.
Notorious drug joints were raided and dismantled in areas 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.
Substances Recovered
Recovered from the various bunks and joints were 214.79 kilogrammes of skunk (a strain of cannabis), 5.524 kilogrammes of Diazepam, 2.352 kilogrammes of Exol, 1.119 kilogrammes of Tramadol, 145.8 grammes of Mogadon, 93.52 grammes of Cocaine, 84.3 grammes of Rohypnol, 10.9 grammes of Methamphetamine, 3.17 grammes of Ecstasy, and six bottles of Codeine syrup.
Resistance Overcome
Despite stiff resistance encountered by operatives at the Durumi Area 1 and Suleja market axes, the superior strength and professionalism of NDLEA officers effectively subdued the syndicates, leading to the successful disruption of their distribution networks without any casualties.
Briefing and Commendation
Briefing the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), on the outcome of the special operation, the agency's Director of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI), DCGN Ahmed Sule Ningi, commended the resilience, coordination, and professionalism of all participating officers, men, and women. He emphasized the need for sustained operational pressure to consolidate the gains recorded during the exercise.
In response, Marwa lauded the officers, men, and women of DOGI, the FCT Strategic Command, and other formations that participated in the operation for their commitment to cleaning up the capital city and its environs. He directed that the operational model be replicated across other high-risk urban centres to sustain pressure on drug cartels and effectively suppress both demand and supply of illicit substances nationwide.
