FCT Police Raid Criminals Hideouts, Arrest 44 Suspects
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 44 suspects in a series of coordinated midnight raids on suspected criminal hideouts across various parts of Abuja.
The operation, which began around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, was carried out simultaneously by police operatives from the Nyanya, Kubwa, Kurudu, Life Camp, Apo, Karmo, Zuba, Byazhin, and Bwari Divisions, in a renewed effort to combat crime and enhance public safety.
According to security sources, the raids targeted black spots, uncompleted buildings, and other criminal hideouts identified through intelligence reports within the jurisdiction of the affected police divisions.
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“The operation is part of ongoing, proactive security measures by the Command to rid the FCT of criminal elements, especially as the yuletide season approaches,” one of the sources said.
All 44 suspects arrested during the exercise are currently in police custody undergoing screening and interrogation to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities.
The sources added that those found culpable after investigation will be charged to court, while individuals cleared of wrongdoing will be released immediately.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations and community-based policing to ensure the safety of residents and visitors across the territory.
By PRNigeria
