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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded significant success in its efforts to combat crime in the nation’s capital. In a statement, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, disclosed that 300 suspects were apprehended and are currently undergoing thorough profiling and screening. CP Tunji Disu stated that those found culpable will be charged to court, ensuring that justice is served, while those cleared of wrongdoing will be duly released. Disu noted that the arrests were made possible through sustained efforts and intelligence gathering. “The FCT Police Command remains resolute in its mission to dismantle criminal networks and enhance public safety,” Disu said. The operation led to the recovery of various dangerous weapons and illicit substances, including 18 AK-47 rifles, 23 AK-47 magazines, and 116 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. Other items recovered include locally made pistols, shotguns, axes, cutlasses, and daggers. Disu commended the officers and tactical teams involved for their professionalism, bravery, and dedication to duty. Disu urged residents to continue supporting the police by providing timely information and reporting suspicious activities. “The Command assures the public that all suspects in custody will be thoroughly investigated and duly prosecuted,” Disu said. He also disclosed that the operation resulted in the neutralization of 16 armed robbers and kidnappers, while several others were arrested. Disu reiterated the Command’s commitment to public safety, stating that these operations are part of a broader strategy to ensure that criminals have no hiding place within the FCT.

ABUJA POLICE RESCUE 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FROM SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER AND RITUALIST

Nicolas Adekeye / 2 months
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The FCT Police Command has successfully rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, from a suspected armed robber and ritualist in the Wuse area of Abuja. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the command received a distress call from a hotel in the Wuse area on January 31, 2025, reporting suspicious activity in one of their rooms. Upon arrival, police operatives found Promise Eze, from Ebonyi State, tied to a small chair with her mouth covered in plaster. She was unconscious and in distress. The officers immediately freed her from captivity and rushed her to Wuse District Hospital, where she was resuscitated. Preliminary investigations revealed that Promise Eze had met the suspect online, where he introduced himself as Michael Prince, claiming to be an oil company employee based in Delta State. They agreed to meet in Abuja, but the suspect allegedly brandished a dagger, threatening and subduing the victim before restraining her. The suspect, who identified himself as Emmanuel Okoro from Lagos State, fled the scene, stealing Promise Eze’s two mobile phones. Before escaping, he informed suspected accomplices over the phone that he would return to the hotel to “finish the job.” The FCT Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for the suspect and is working tirelessly to ensure his immediate arrest. FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, condemned the act of violence, urging residents, especially young women, to exercise caution when meeting individuals they do not know personally. The commissioner reassured the public that the FCT Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Anyone with relevant information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest is urged to contact the police through Emergency Lines: 08032003913 or Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192.

POLICE INTERCEPT 59 TRAFFICKED CHILDREN IN FCT

Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a 15-seater Peugeot bus transporting 59 children suspected to be trafficked. The children, aged between 4 and 12, were allegedly being taken to Nasarawa State under suspicious circumstances. A team of detectives led by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sarki Umar, stopped the vehicle with registration number KMC 283 ZJ along the Abuja-Kano route on Monday, January 6, 2025. The driver, Ali Ibrahim, and his assistant, Alhassan Ibrahim, both residents of Kano State, were apprehended on the spot. According to FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, preliminary investigations revealed that the children were being transported under the pretense of receiving training. “The situation raised red flags, as there was no proper documentation or parental consent for the movement of these minors,” Disu stated during a press briefing in Abuja. Disu emphasized that the police are committed to protecting vulnerable groups, especially children, from exploitation and abuse, in accordance with the Child’s Rights Act 2003. He also urged parents and guardians to stay alert and ensure the safety of their children. The children were reportedly being moved to Nasarawa State by a man identified as Idris Usman, a Nasarawa resident, who had travelled to Kano to gather the children. The operation is part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat child trafficking and abuse.

FCT POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS 50 SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN MANHOLE VANDALISM, RECOVERS STOLEN ITEMS

Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months

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The FCT Police Command has announced the arrest of 50 suspects involved in the vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the Federal Capital Territory. The suspects were arrested during a targeted operation at various panteka hotspots in Kabusa, Garki, Mabushi, and Wuse. The police recovered 25 galvanized manhole covers, three vehicles, vandalized solar street lights, galvanized rods used in the construction of flyovers, and several other exhibits. Investigations revealed that the suspects operate as part of a larger network, selling stolen manhole covers to scrap dealers. According to the FCT Police Commissioner, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, “The diversity and volume of recovered items highlight the extensive and organized nature of these syndicates, whose activities have caused significant harm to public infrastructure projects and services in the FCT.” Disu emphasized that the FCT Police Command and sister security agencies operate a zero-tolerance policy toward acts of vandalism and theft that undermine public infrastructure and safety. “We will continue to ensure that all those responsible for these criminal acts are brought to justice,” he said. The suspects arrested include Bashir Usman, Shaibu Ibrahim, Sani Isah, Ibrahim Hassan, Mustapha Hassan, and 45 others. Exhibits recovered also include solar street lights, galvanized poles, high voltage AEDC cables, locally made pistols, live cartridges, and several other items.

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