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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 245 suspects in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted between February 6 and February 23, 2025.
The crackdown targeted criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings across various parts of the FCT, including Kurudu, Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Wuye, Galadimawa, Iddo, Kuje, Apo, Zuba, Asokoro, Karshi, Karu, and Byazhin, among others.
A statement on Friday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed that the arrested suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and profiling.
She added that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“In a robust effort to enhance security across the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. Between February 6 and February 23, 2025, the Command conducted a series of intelligence-led raid operations targeting criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings throughout the territory.
“These high-impact operations, executed with precision, focused on crime-prone areas, including Kurudu, Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Wuye, Galadimawa, Iddo, Kuje, Apo, Zuba, Asokoro, Karshi, Karu, Byazhin, and other strategic locations.
“As a result, a total of 245 suspects were apprehended. These individuals are currently undergoing thorough profiling and screening. Those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” she stated.
During the operations, the police recovered a large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be marijuana, three axes and three machetes commonly used in violent crimes, six small tubes of glue, five handmade bongs linked to substance abuse, eight pairs of scissors, five ID cards, several small transparent plastic containers, and various pills suspected to be illicit substances.
“The Command has also heightened surveillance on abandoned buildings and isolated areas identified as potential hideouts for criminals. Intelligence reports indicate that some of these structures are being misused for illicit activities, including drug abuse and organised crime,” she added.
