Josephine Adeh
8 Apr
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command operatives have arrested 85 suspects for various crimes during a streak of coordinated raids at some identified black spots and criminal hideouts in Durumi and Dei-Dei axis of Abuja
25 Mar
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a bandit after its operatives raided the kidnappers' hideout in Jibi forest bordering Dei-dei in Abuja. Police spokesman Josephine Adeh in a statement disclosed that the arrest took place on Saturday, March 23 at about 6:00 am after a successful operation. Adeh said…
4 Mar
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the vandalism of a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) in Abuja.
21 Jan
Following the relentless advancement of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command Anti-Kidnapping squad in a concerted effort with troops of the Nigerian Army, on the heels of the kidnappers that struck the Zuma 1 area in the Bwari Area Council on January 2, 2024, The FCT Police has reportedly rescued the victims and reunited them with their families .
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
11 Dec
There is apprehension in Kubwa, outskirts of Abuja following suspected kidnapping of a nursing mother and three children in Kubwa extension 2, Arad Road, Bwari Area Council. Apprehensive residents said the bandits invaded the community on Sunday night between 7 and 9.pm and abducted a mother, six months old baby and two other children.…
24 Sep 2023
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have described the rate of kidnapping and robbery within the city centre in recent time, as alarming.
23 Sep 2023
The FCT Police Command has cautioned residents against sharing false information about the alleged disappearance of male organs in the territory. The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba, noted that the false rumours trigger public anxiety and disrupt public peace.
29 Jul 2023
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has urged residents to disregard rumours spreading within the city, alleging that kidnappers in police uniform were on the prowl.
9 Jul 2023
The FCT Police Command has launched investigation into a fatal car crash in Dutse area of FCT.
17 May 2023
Gunmen have again invaded the FCT, kidnapping no fewer than 15 persons on Sunday night at the 1, 000 housing estate along the Pegi community in Kuje outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja.
7 May 2023
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in collaboration with local security outfits have rescued 58 kidnap victims from some identified kidnappers den in communities contiguous to the territory.
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