CP FCT POLICE HANDS OVER SIXTY NINE (69) BAGS OF DRIED LEAVES SUSPECTED TO BE CANNABIS TO NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NDLEA.

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CP FCT POLICE HANDS OVER SIXTY NINE (69) BAGS OF DRIED LEAVES SUSPECTED TO BE CANNABIS TO NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NDLEA.

Today, the 27th of October 2026, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi PhD. FCAI., formally handed over sixty-nine (69) bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and related offences within the FCT.

The exhibits were recovered on 27th September, 2025, during coordinated operations conducted by the Command’s Anti-Narcotics Unit. The exhibits remained in Police custody while extensive investigations were conducted, leading to the recovery of additional bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis.

Following the conclusion of the necessary investigative processes by the Police, the recovered exhibits were formally handed over to the NDLEA, for further investigation and possible prosecution in line with its statutory mandate.

Speaking during the handover, the CP FCT Police Command, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to strengthening cooperation, intelligence sharing and mutual support among security agencies to disrupt criminal networks and bring offenders to justice. He also urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information to the Police and other relevant security agencies to support ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offences and other criminal activities.

The Command assures residents of its continued resolve to work with sister security agencies towards building a safer FCT and a society free from the harmful effects of illicit drugs.

SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR, MIPRA.,
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.
28th October, 2026.