By Augustine Ehikioya
Determined to combat criminal activities and protect public and private infrastructure within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Police Command has carried out a series of strategic raids targeting identified black-spots across the territory.
It noted that daily raids are critical to maintaining law and order in the FCT.
According to a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Command, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), 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.”
It listed the Black-Spots and hideouts Raided as Apo-Dutse Panteka, Diplomatic Zone, New PDP Secretariat, Kabusa Panteka, Ajakaita (Tungan-Maje), Abuja-Kaduna Road, Jabi Panteka, Apo-Waru Panteka, Area 1 (Monkey Village), Durumi Village.
Others areas are Gwarimpa, Angwan Tivi, Mpape (Mashafa and Shishinpe villages), Durumi III (Burukutu Garden), Mabushi (Gishiri Village), Kubwa (by Pipeline and NEPA Road), Maitama (under the Transcorp Bridge).
Recalling its massive successes recorded through Daily Raids, the statement said “The 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.
Other successes are 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.
The FCT Police Command also noted that the successes underscored the importance of sustained raids in creating a crime-free and secure environment for all FCT residents.
“The FCT Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the police command control room via: 08061581938, 08032003913, 08028940883. 07057337653. Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192, PCB: 09022222352.
“The Command appreciates the continued cooperation and support of residents and stakeholders as we work together to maintain peace and order across the Federal Capital Territory.” the statement said.