The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has assured residents of a peaceful and secure Easter celebration, as it deploys a massive operation consisting of human and material resources to all nooks and crannies of the territory.
This development is in line with the Command’s commitment to curbing crime and criminality in all its dynamics.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on behalf of the FCT Commissioner of Police, AIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar Ph.D., mni, the deployment is characterized by strengthened police-community relationship towards intelligence gathering, visibility policing at all places of worship and every point of social gathering, stop and search duty, intelligence-led raids on black spots, highway, and border patrol, aggressive vehicular/foot patrol, and surveillance, inter-agency collaboration and sundry.
“The Command wishes to assure residents of the Territory of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that they have a safe and peaceful environment during the Easter celebration period and beyond,” said CP Abubakar while briefing senior officers from all units and formations of the Command on the Operation Order.
He also charged the officers to ensure that no stone is left unturned as they discharge their duties in tandem with global best practices and respect for Fundamental Human rights.
He enjoined residents to embrace peace and other virtues in the spirit of the festivity as they join the Christian faithful across the world in the celebration.
“Residents are urged to take advantage of the Police Control Room numbers in reporting suspicious activities: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883,” he added.
