Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Police Force, has said disclosed that its operatives arrested 348 suspected criminals for various offences while carrying out series of strategic raids targeting identified black-spots across the territory.
This is part of its unwavering efforts to combat criminal activities and protect public and private infrastructure within the nation’s capital, Abuja.
In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu quoted the following as the black-spots: Apo-Dutse Panteka, Diplomatic Zone, New PDP Secretariat, Kabusa Panteka, Ajakaita (Tungan-Maje), Abuja-Kaduna Road, Jabi Panteka, Apo-Waru Panteka.
Others are, Area 1 (Monkey Village), Durumi Village, Gwarimpa, Angwan Tivi, Mpape (Mashafa and Shishinpe villages), Durumi III (Burukutu Garden), Mabushi (Gishiri Village), Kubwa (by Pipeline and NEPA Road) and Maitama (under the Transcorp Bridge).
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According to the statement, daily raids are critical to maintaining law and order in the FCT that the proactive operations are aimed at:
“Preventing Crime: Targeting criminal black-spots to deter and prevent crimes before they occur, ensuring a safer environment for residents.
“Protecting Infrastructure: Disrupting activities that lead to the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure such as manhole covers, streetlights, and power cables.
“Curtailing Drug Abuse and Trafficking: Confiscating illegal drugs to disrupt supply chains and protect communities from the harmful effects of narcotics.
“Enforcing the Law: Demonstrating the police’s commitment to upholding the law and ensuring criminals are held accountable.”
The statement disclosed that sustained efforts of the FCT Police Command have yielded remarkable results, including,”348 suspects arrested for various criminal activities, 320 suspects prosecuted and charged to court. Seizure of 10 trucks loaded with vandalized metals, disrupting the market for stolen items.
“Recovery of 26 manhole covers and 20 solar/streetlight poles, ensuring the restoration of critical public infrastructure. Confiscation of large quantities of AEDC armored cables, preventing further vandalism.
“Seizure of substantial quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and assorted hard drugs, reducing drug-related crimes. Recovery of 11 firearms, eliminating dangerous weapons from circulation.”
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