FCT Police, Army to Deepen Strategic Cooperation for Abuja Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness

In the bid at bolstering inter-agency collaboration and deepen strategic cooperation, the FCT Police command and the Army Garrison Abuja have pledged to work in synergy for the safety of all residents.

The pledge follows a historic visit by the Commander Army Garrison Abuja, Major General W.M. Dangana, to the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, I’m Abuja on Tuesday.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to sustained collaboration, mutual respect, and professional excellence in the service of national security.

According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the FCT Police command, Josephine Adeh, the visit, which is the first of its kind by any sitting Commander of the Army Garrison Headquarters to the FCT Police Command, underscores the growing momentum behind collaborative security efforts in Nigeria’s capital.

The statement says It comes at a time when multi-agency cooperation is increasingly recognized as crucial to confronting the dynamic security landscape of the Federal Capital Territory.

During the meeting, Major General Dangana lauded the Nigeria Police Force for its frontline role in ensuring internal security and emphasized the need for continuous collaboration between the military and police to effectively tackle emerging threats.

He affirmed the Army Garrison’s readiness to strengthen existing operational ties and provide robust support for joint security initiatives.

In response, CP Ajao S. Adewale expressed profound appreciation for the visit, describing it as a “testament to the enduring bond and shared responsibility between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force.”

He noted that the visit heralds a new era of proactive engagement and enhanced intelligence sharing between both agencies.

The safety of the Federal Capital Territory requires more than dedication; it demands unity of purpose and operational synergy. This visit is not only historic, it is symbolic of our collective resolve to protect lives and property across the FCT,” CP Adewale stated.