By Goodluck Ikiebe

As part of efforts 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.

The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, says in a statement that the sustained efforts of the 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, and recovery of 26 Manhole Covers and 20 solar/streetlight poles, ensuring the restoration of critical public infrastructure.

Others are; 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, and recovery of 11 firearms, eliminating dangerous weapons from circulation.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, said the benefits of the raids were to deter and prevent crimes before they occur, ensuring a safer environment for residents, disrupting activities that lead to the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure such as manhole covers, streetlights, and power cables, and confiscating illegal drugs to disrupt supply chains and protect communities from the harmful effects of narcotics.

Other benefits, the CP listed are; demonstrating police’s commitment to upholding the law and ensuring criminals are held accountable.

CP Disu explained that some Black-spots raided, included, Apo-Dutse Panteka, Diplomatic Zone, New PDP Secretariat, Kabusa Panteka, Ajakaita (Tungan-Maje), Abuja-Kaduna Road, Jabi Panteka, Apo-Waru Panteka, and Area 1 (Monkey Village).

Others are: 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).

“These successes underscore 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”, CP Olatunji Disu concluded.