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FCT police raid criminal hideouts, arrest 52 suspects
FCT police raid criminal hideouts, arrest 52 suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
A total of 52 suspects have been arrested in Abuja following raids on criminal hideouts and uncompleted buildings across the city.
Zagazola gathered that the operation, which took place on Sept. 14 around 11:45 p.m., was carried out by operatives from Nyanya, Maitama, Gwagwa, Dawaki, Gwarinpa, Asokoro, Karu, Jikwoyi, Mpape, Lokogoma and Utako Divisions.
During the exercise, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, alongside other illicit drugs, were recovered.
The suspects are currently in custody undergoing screening and interrogation at the respective divisions.
Sources said that those found culpable will be prosecuted in court.
FCT police raid criminal hideouts, arrest 52 suspects