…FCT command arrests over 1000 suspects in kidnapping, robbery, others
…recovers over N409 million from kidnappers, others
Between January and December 2024, 140 police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lost their lives while on active duty, according to a statement released on Wednesday.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the command handled 1,426 reported cases during the year.
The cases led to the arrest of 1,077 suspects involved in crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, “one chance” operations, cybercrime, homicide, burglary, fraud, cultism, police misconduct, and car theft.
In the statement titled FCT Police Command 2024 Scorecard, Adeh highlighted that 376 firearms, including 13 AK-47 magazines and 187 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered as part of the command’s operations.
The command she said recovered over N409 million from suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, one chance, cybercrime, homicide, burglary and cultism.
She said: “The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), located at the heart of the Federation and bordered by Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, serves as the political and business hub of Nigeria. Its unique position attracts diverse individuals, including those with both legitimate and illegitimate intentions. At the start of 2024, the FCT faced significant security challenges across its six area councils, including banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, car theft, “one-chance” robbery, illegal possession and use of firearms, homicides, and other violent crimes.
“In alignment with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, the FCT Police Command conducted a thorough analysis of the security situation, carried out crime-mapping, identified crime hotspots, and implemented an action plan with the following strategies:
“The Command extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Minister of the FCT, residents, sister security agencies, the media, members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), vigilante groups, and community policing stakeholders for their unwavering support and cooperation.
“With a significant reduction in crime rates and a stable, peaceful atmosphere in the FCT, the Command is committed to sustaining the momentum in combating criminal activities.
“Emergency Contact:
Residents are encouraged to report emergencies via the following numbers:
• 08061581938
• 08032003913
• 08028940883
• 07057337653. Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192
Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352″.
