Police apprehend 10 suspects, confiscate illegal drugs in Abuja

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At the Abattoir neighborhood of Karu, Abuja, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Karu Divisional Police Headquarters of the Federal Capital Territory Command, have detained 10 men and found some quantities of illegal substances on the suspects.

According to information obtained by our correspondent, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday, September 3, and are currently being held by police.

The FCT Police Command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the event and said that they will soon face charges in court.

he said, “In compliance with the Commissioner of Police, Sunday Babaji’s zero-tolerance to drug peddling and abuse order, police personnel from Karu division stormed the popular Karu abattoir where 10 suspects were arrested with some quantities of illicit drugs recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court this week accordingly, as we continue operations.”