Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disrupted a drug party on Friday night, arresting 60 suspects at an apartment in Sun City Estate, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The event, titled “Go Hard or Go Home, Pick Your Poison,” resulted in the detention of 25 males and 35 females.
According to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, the raid was conducted following credible intelligence about the drug party organized by Stanley Ikechukwu, who was also apprehended at the scene.
During the operation, at least six suspects—Victoria Adoga, Hamza Yari, Joanne Essein Joy, Socchima Valentine, Jago Imole, and Charles Indobuibisi—were found with varying quantities of ecstasy and cannabis.
NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has directed the unconditional release of 20 suspects who tested negative for drugs.
Meanwhile, 33 others who tested positive will be released on bail and are required to report to the FCT Command of the anti-narcotics agency on Monday to commence treatment and counseling.
The swift action by the NDLEA highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria.