The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a ‘drug party’ held on Friday in Abuja arresting 60 suspects.
This was disclosed by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday.
“The suspects comprised of 25 males and 35 females; they were arrested at an apartment in Sun City estate in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Six of the suspects; Victoria Adoga, Hamza Yari, Joanne Essein, Socchima Valentine Jago Imole and Charles Indobuibisi – were arrested with different quantities of ecstasy and cannabis.
“The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has directed that 20 of the suspects, who tested negative to drugs, be released unconditionally.
“Thirty-three others, who tested positive to illicit drugs, were to be released on bail and will report at the FCT Command of the agency on Monday, to begin treatment and counselling,” he said.
According to the statement, the raid followed the War Against Drug Abuse(WADA) initiative and it continues across the nation.