The FCT Special Task Team on City Management made a major breakthrough in its fight against criminal activities in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, when it impounded 56 bags of assorted hard drugs.
FCT Permanent Secretary, Engr. John Obinna Chukwu, FNSE, made this disclosure on Thursday after meeting with the members of the Task Team in his office.
The Permanent Secretary revealed that the Task Team discovered the hard drugs in a depot during its covert operation at Tura-Bura, behind Apo Roundabout.
His words: "The FCT Administration is gladdened by the proactive activity of the Task Team for this major discovery which would go a long way in reducing crime in all its ramifications in Abuja and environs".
According to him, "these 56 bags of cannabis and sundry hard drugs seized by the FCT Task Team will surely have positive multiplier effects on the fight against criminal activities in Abuja because most crimes are committed under the influence of hard drugs".
He disclosed that the cannabis and sundry hard drugs were surreptitiously kept in a bunker by the suspects but was uncovered, thanks to the vigilance of members of the Task Team.
While commending the members, Engr. Chukwu seized the opportunity to challenge the Task Team to rededicate itself to an onerous task of riding Abuja of all environmental nuisances and criminal activities.
He called for cooperation and understanding of all the residents of the Federal Capital Territory in the Administration's bid to make Abuja crime-free.
The Permanent Secretary also enjoined the residents to always assist security agents by providing information about criminal hideouts and of suspicious person (s) or movements to the appropriate authorities in order to nip in the bud their nefarious activities.
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