Police Day 2026: “Security Is Everyone’s Business,” FCT Police Charge Residents
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to take responsibility for maintaining peace and shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, made the call on Wednesday during a community engagement held as part of activities marking National Police Day […]
FCT Police Ask NLC to Postpone Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council to postpone its planned peaceful protest scheduled for Tuesday, 3 February 2026. In a statement on Monday, the Police said it fully recognizes the constitutional rights of citizens to protest and remains committed to providing adequate […]
Police Foil Early-Morning Armed Robbery in Abuja, Recover Weapons, Vehicle
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an early-morning armed robbery attack on motorists in the Kado area of Abuja. The police in a statement on Sunday by it Spokesperson Josephine Adeh says it also recovered weapons and other exhibits after a gun duel with the suspects. She says the […]
FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Unprofessional Conduct
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division over alleged unprofessional conduct. This follows the circulation of a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday, October 22, […]
Wike Urges G-7 States to Adopt Tech-Driven Security Strategy
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the adoption of technology-driven security strategies and stronger inter-state collaboration to counter the rising wave of cross-border crimes threatening the nation’s capital and its surrounding states. Wike, represented by the FCTA Head of Service, Grace Adayilo, made the […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Over 2024 Liberty Radio Staff Murder
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Liberty Radio staffer, Azubuko Nwakama, at Panteka Market, Mpape. Nwakama was attacked and robbed a year ago on June 14, 2024, with his mobile phone and other valuables stolen. Despite immediate investigative efforts, the […]
FCT Police Intensify Crackdown on ‘One-Chance’ Crimes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a robust, intelligence-led security operation aimed at rooting out “one-chance” robberies and related criminal syndicates and safeguarding residents. A statement issued by the Command announced plans to step up stop-and-search operations at identified flashpoints across the city. These efforts specifically target criminal elements […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]