FCT Police
28 Feb
Police operatives in a heightened effort against banditry in FCT and its environs acting on credible intelligence, stormed Sardauna Forest, Toto, Nasarawa State and arrested one Samaila Wakili Fafa A.K.A Habu Ibrahim. Wakili is a kidnap kingpin who has been on the wanted list of the Command for a long time with a bounty placed…
5 Feb
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benneth Igweh, has ordered a clampdown on unregistered vehicles, following growing cases of insecurity in the capital city.
15 Jan
In the wake of the abduction of six young girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, the Police high command said it has initiated a comprehensive plan of action.
8 Jan
The FCT Police Command has warned residents of the state to refrain from circulating fake information painting Abuja as unsecure. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh who gave the warning on behalf of the Commissioner of Police
23 Nov
The FCT Police Command has described as 'baseless and unfounded' allegations of incessant murder and kidnappings within the seat of power. Galadimawa Kidnapping Tragedy - Office of Senator Ned Nwoko Media office of Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta north senatorial district had disclosed that approximately two weeks ago, a distressing incident unfolded where 19 individuals…
22 Sep 2023
Police operatives in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have recovered the body of a 26-year-old woman, Blessing Karami Moses, who had been missing since September 11. Police spokesperson, Jospehine Adeh, who confirmed the development, said the body was discovered in the Karimo area of the FCT. She said: “Her disappearance was reported to the authorities…
10 Jul 2023
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have launched an investigation into a fatal auto crash in the Dutse area of the city.
12 Jun 2023
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a wanted logistic supplier and informant to a kidnapping and banditry group terrorising the FCT and its environs.
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