The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has handed over recovered illicit drugs and substances, alongside arrested suspects, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command.
This is in furtherance of the existing inter-agency collaboration towards combating drug-related crimes and other criminal activities within the Federal Capital Territory.
According to a statement on Monday by SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, the CP Sanusi handed over the drugs and the suspects on Friday.
The CP said while nothing precludes the command from investigating and prosecuting drug-related offences, the command considers it necessary to maintain strong synergy and collaboration with sister security and law enforcement agencies within the FCT, particularly the NDLEA.
Receiving the items and suspects on behalf of the NDLEA FCT Strategic Command, the Public Relations Officer, ACN Samuel Orji, expressed appreciation to the Commissioner of Police for extending an arm of inter-agency synergy through the handover.
He assured that the suspects would be subjected to proper investigation and prosecuted in accordance with extant laws.
The FCT Police Command reiterates its commitment to strengthening collaboration with sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders in the collective effort to safeguard the Federal Capital Territory.
Members of the public are equally encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons and activities to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938.