FCT Police Arrest 300 In Raid On Crime Flashpoints

By Babangida Abdullahi Gusau

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested about 300 persons during a 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.

Items recovered during the operation included knives, a toy gun, cannabis and other illicit drugs.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement that the suspects were undergoing screening and profiling.

She said those found to have committed offences would be charged to court in accordance with the law, while those found to have no case to answer would be released after due screening.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, said the command would sustain intelligence-led raids and proactive policing operations across the territory, particularly in locations identified as potential criminal hideouts.

Sanusi 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 security risks.

He urged persons struggling with drug use to seek appropriate counselling and rehabilitation support rather than allowing substance abuse to lead them into criminal activities.

The police commissioner further directed officers participating in such operations to conduct themselves professionally and in strict compliance with the law.

He warned police personnel against using raids and arrests as avenues for extortion, intimidation, harassment or unlawful demands for money, stressing that any officer found engaging in such misconduct would face disciplinary action.

The command urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information on suspicious activities and criminal hideouts in their communities.

It advised members of the public to contact the FCT Police Command on 08032003913 in case of emergencies or for useful security information.