FCT Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Abuja, Recover AK-47
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt in Abuja’s Byazhin area, rescued two residents unharmed and recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition during a gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The command said operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the operation in the early hours of Friday […]
FCT Police Debunk Alleged Herdsmen Influx in Gwagwalada
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports on social media alleging an influx of suspected Fulani herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, says the […]
FCT Police Announce Movement Restriction Ahead of 2026 FCT Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of security measures for the 2026 Area Council Elections. The restriction, which exempts essential service providers and accredited election officials, forms part of […]
FCT Police Arrest Nine Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicles
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested nine suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and recovered three stolen vehicles alongside several stolen items. The arrests followed a report of an armed robbery incident on 18 January 2026, in Jikwoyi, where assailants invaded a residence and carted away […]
Peace Must Guide 2026 Elections – CP Dantawaye
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ahead of the 2026 Area Council elections, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has called for peaceful conduct and stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies. According to a statement by the command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, the CP stressed that effective policing depends on community participation. […]
CP Disu Assures Bwari Communities Of Improved Police Presence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police command on Friday underscored it commitment to ensuring peace and security across the FCT, especially in communities facing challenges. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, stated this on Friday when he visited the Bwar and Ushafa Communities to assess the security situation and evaluate ongoing deployments. […]