The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested approximately 300 persons during a massive raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and uncompleted buildings across the Territory.
The operation, conducted on Saturday, September 19, 2026, was aimed at preventing crime, disrupting criminal activities and enhancing the safety and security of residents across the Federal Capital Territory.
Items recovered during the operation included knives, a toy gun, cannabis and other illicit drugs, while the persons taken into custody are undergoing screening and profiling.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, said those found to have committed offences would be charged to court in accordance with the law, while persons found to have no case to answer would be released after due screening.
Sanusi said the Command would continue to sustain intelligence-led raids and proactive policing operations, particularly in locations identified as potential hideouts for criminals.
He also cautioned youths and other residents against the use and abuse of illicit drugs, warning that substance abuse could impair judgment, fuel violent and criminal behaviour and expose individuals and communities to serious security risks.
The CP urged persons struggling with drug use to seek appropriate counselling and rehabilitation support rather than allowing substance abuse to lead them into criminal activities.
Sanusi further directed police officers participating in such operations to conduct themselves professionally and in strict accordance with the law.
He warned officers against using raids or arrests as avenues for extortion, intimidation, harassment or unlawful demands for money, stressing that any officer found engaging in such misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary action.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to provide credible and timely information on suspicious activities and criminal hideouts within their communities.
Members of the public can contact the Command through its emergency line, 08032003913, to report emergencies or provide useful security information.
