FCT Police recover 10 more stolen manhole covers

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stepped up its efforts to combat infrastructure vandalism, recovering an additional 10 stolen manhole covers. This brings the total number of retrieved covers to 125.

The latest recovery was made in Dei-Dei, following a tip-off from a vigilant resident. The stolen covers were found hidden in a pit, marking another success in the ongoing battle against the theft and destruction of public assets.

FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, reiterated the Command’s firm stance against vandalism, warning criminals to desist or face legal consequences.

“We are intensifying efforts to dismantle networks involved in infrastructure theft. Our operatives will continue to search for stolen public assets and uncover illegal storage sites,” he stated.

This recovery follows a significant operation last week, where the FCT Police, in partnership with the Joint Task Force (JTF) set up by the Honourable Minister of the FCT, intercepted and recovered several stolen public assets.

CP Disu thanked residents for their cooperation and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

For reporting vandalism and other crimes, the FCT Police Command has provided the following emergency contact numbers: 08032003913 | 08028940883 | 07057337653; Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192; Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352.