Amanze Chinonye
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced a large-scale operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots across Abuja in a renewed effort to sustain peace and security in the nation’s capital.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical teams, surveillance units, and operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the Police Mobile Force (PMF), and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) for a sustained three-month operation.
The operation, which began in November 2025 and will run until January 2026, is designed to identify, dislodge, and arrest criminal elements operating within the nooks and crannies of the Territory.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelCP Dantawaye said the exercise will be carried out with “intensity and consistency,” directing officers to dominate identified black spots, criminal enclaves, and vulnerable communities to ensure the safety of residents.
The police chief cautioned all personnel involved in the operation to uphold professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights while performing their duties, warning that any lapse or misconduct would not be tolerated.
He further called on residents to support the security efforts by providing useful information and promptly reporting suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station.
“The cooperation of residents is key to achieving lasting peace,” the statement read, adding that security agencies remain committed to ensuring the FCT remains safe and secure for all.
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