By Gabriel Ameh
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has handed over recovered illicit drugs and substances, as well as arrested suspects, to the FCT Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The handover took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, as part of ongoing inter-agency efforts to tackle drug-related offences and other criminal activities across the Federal Capital Territory.
The exercise was conducted by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI.
Speaking during the handover, Sanusi said while the Police have powers to investigate and prosecute drug-related offences, sustained collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies remained essential to effectively addressing criminal activities.
He specifically highlighted the role of the NDLEA, whose statutory responsibilities include the investigation and prosecution of drug-related offences.
According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner said the partnership would strengthen the ability of both agencies to respond effectively to drug-related crimes.
Receiving the recovered substances and suspects on behalf of the NDLEA FCT Strategic Command, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACN Samuel Orji, commended the FCT Commissioner of Police for strengthening inter-agency cooperation through the handover.
Orji assured that the suspects would be subjected to due investigation and prosecuted where sufficient evidence is established, in accordance with existing laws.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to improve security and protect residents across the nation’s capital.
The Command also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 0803 200 3913 and 0806 158 1938.
The Police said continued public cooperation and inter-agency coordination remained critical to preventing crime and enhancing safety across the FCT.
