NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND RECORDS THE DEATH OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND A NOTORIOUS CULTIST IN AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE AFTER THE RECOVERY OF FIREARMS AND UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON POLICE OPERATIVES BY OTHER GANG MEMBERS IN AWKA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND RECORDS THE DEATH OF A SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND A NOTORIOUS CULTIST IN AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE AFTER THE RECOVERY OF FIREARMS AND UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON POLICE OPERATIVES BY OTHER GANG MEMBERS IN AWKA 


The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu in the early hours of 16th February 2026, recorded the death of one Chukwuka Solomon, male, aged 21 years, an alleged armed robber and a notorious cultist. The suspect had attempted to escape during Police search operations in their den at Amikwo. During the search, one pump-action gun, two locally made pistols and some expanded ammunition were recovered.


The Operatives also, successfully repelled the ambush attack by other gang members during the search operations, as blood evidence at the scene shows that some of the armed hoodlums must have escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries.


The suspect was initially arrested through community efforts of the good people of Amikwo, and handed over to the Police team for further investigation, on the report that he is a notorious cultist, terrorising the community with firearms.


During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as “Baggars,” and admitted to having operational weapons belonging to the confraternity. He further disclosed that he works for a notorious individual popularly known as “Aza Man,” alleged to be involved in criminal activities disturbing the peace of Awka and its environs.


Meanwhile, the Operatives are currently working on some leads given by the suspect to arrest the gang leader and other members.


To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips PhD reiterates the Command's commitment to combating cultism, armed robbery, and other violent crimes in the State. 


Further developments will be communicated in due course.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


17th February, 2026

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