{
  "id": 3175318,
  "title": "CP hands over drug suspects to NDLEA in Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/cp-hands-over-drug-suspects-to-ndlea-in-abuja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T02:05:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/cp-hands-over-drug-suspects-to-ndlea-in-abuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, transferred seized illicit drugs and apprehended suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at their headquarters in Abuja. This transfer occurred on Monday, highlighting ongoing cooperation among agencies to combat drug-related crimes and other unlawful activities within the FCT. Sanusi emphasized that while the police command is able to investigate and prosecute drug offenses, collaboration with sister security and law enforcement entities, notably the NDLEA, is critical. The NDLEA is specifically mandated to investigate and prosecute drug-related offenses. Sanusi reiterated the commitment of the police command to enhance collaboration with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of the territory. He called upon the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station or via the command's emergency lines: 0803 200 3913, 0806 158 1938.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has handed over recovered illicit drugs and substances, alongside arrested suspects, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the command’s headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi, who handed over the recovered illicit drugs before newsmen on Monday, said the act was […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Police arrest five suspects over robbery and murder of gold buyer at Agona Nkwanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-arrest-five-suspects-over-robbery-and-murder-of-gold-buyer-at",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:35:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "FCT Police recovers large scale of illicit drugs, hands over suspects, substances to NDLEA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/fct-police-recovers-large-scale-of-illicit-drugs-hands-over-suspects",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:51:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}