The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled numerous drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, leading to the arrest of 132 suspects and the recovery of 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances. These well-coordinated raids, jointly conducted by the Agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command, took place from April 11th to April 25th, 2026.

The operation was launched after weeks of meticulous intelligence gathering and surveillance across identified hotspots, with the primary objective of dismantling illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in Nigeria's capital city. Notorious drug joints were raided and suspects arrested in various 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.

A detailed inventory of the recovered items from these various bunks and joints includes: 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.

Despite encountering stiff resistance from syndicates, particularly at the Durumi Area 1 and Suleja market axes, the superior strength and professionalism of the NDLEA officers ensured the successful disruption of their distribution networks, without recording any casualties. The Agency’s Director of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI), DCGN Ahmed Sule Ningi, briefed the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), on the successful outcome of the special operation, commending the resilience, coordination, and professionalism of all participating officers.

In response, Chairman Marwa hailed the officers and personnel from DOGI, the FCT Strategic Command, and other formations for their unwavering commitment to ridding the capital city and its environs of illicit drug activities. He further directed that this effective operational model be replicated across other high-risk urban centers nationwide to sustain pressure on drug cartels and effectively suppress both the demand and supply of illicit substances.