By Jane Okeke
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it seized 6,526.203 kilograms of illicit drugs worth about N1.2 billion in the Federal Capital Territory between January and early March 2026.
The FCT Strategic Commander of the agency, Julius Dzer, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said the seizures included cannabis sativa, cocaine, methamphetamine, tramadol, diazepam, rohypnol and ecstasy, among other substances.
Dzer said the command also prosecuted 56 suspected drug offenders, out of which 38 convictions were secured at the Federal High Court within the period under review.
He added that six drug-dependent persons were counselled and rehabilitated, while other users arrested were educated on the dangers of drug abuse.
The NDLEA official called on residents of the FCT to support the agency’s efforts in tackling drug trafficking and abuse in the capital.
He also commended the NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for their support.
NDLEA seizes 6.5 tonnes of illicit drugs in Abuja
