SP Adeh Wins 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer Award

SP Adeh Wins 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer Award

Oluwakemi Kindness Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh has emerged as the 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer of the Year, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in police communications. She was honoured at the 2nd Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony held Wednesday night in Abuja, where she topped a competitive list of nominees, including SP Ikenga Tochukwu (PPRO, Anambra State Command) and DSP Chinaka Chioma (PPRO, Abia State Command). […]

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Police Appeals for Calm After Blast in FCT

By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command on Monday called for calm after an explosion occured along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass. The Command in confirming the explosion says upon recieving a distress report regarding the explosion, officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit were immediately deployed to the scene. Speaking in a statement, the command says the affected area was swiftly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the […]

May 26, 2025 9 1

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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 […]

May 7, 2025 13 4

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FCT CP Orders Massive Raid on Criminal Hideouts

Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under his command to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hot spots across the territory. This strategic move is aimed at dislodging criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents within the FCT. A statement on Tuesday night says this operation will be intelligence-driven with […]

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Seek Formal Permission Before Camping, Hiking – FCT Police Mandates

Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command on Tuesday advises members of the public, especially youth groups, organizations, and hiking enthusiasts, to take necessary precautions before embarking on camping and hiking activities. This advice comes in light of recent security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all participants. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adwale, warns that the police must be informed before any camping […]

April 1, 2025 15 5

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Wike Orders Security Agencies to Monitor Influx of Suspicious Individuals into FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to closely monitor the movement of individuals into the territory, particularly those who could pose security threats. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Wike, was attended […]

February 12, 2025 17

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FCT Police Commences Enforcement of Mandatory 3rd-Party Motor Insurance

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the mandatory minimum Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance stated from February 1, 2025 The Command in a statement in Sunday said this is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun It said all vehicle owners in the FCT are required to possess a valid Third-Party Insurance policy before operating on […]

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FCT Police Recovers Stolen Items Worth N1bn in Panteka Market Raids

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command on Friday arrested 31 suspects involved in the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure worth over one billion naira. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, who revealed this development at a Press briefing in Abuja, said the arrests followed a joint security operation, code named, Operation Sweep, launched to combat the rising menace of vandalism across the FCT. According to him, the […]

January 31, 2025 26 4 3

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FCT Administration Bans Scavengering, Suspends Pantaker Markets in the FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced a ban on scavenging activities within the territory. Commissioner of Police, FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a press briefing following the FCT Security Committee Meeting held in Abuja on Monday. According to Disu, scavengers, commonly referred to as baban bola, will now only be permitted to operate within designated dumpsites located in the outskirts and sub-urban areas of […]

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