The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has begun a special operation aimed at tackling crime across Abuja and its surrounding areas.
According to a statement from the Command, the operation will run from November 2025 through January 2026.
It will involve officers from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit, the Department of Operations, and all divisional police formations in the FCT.
Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh Dantawaye said the exercise is designed to identify and arrest criminals hiding in various parts of the city. He added that police teams will focus on black spots, criminal hideouts, and vulnerable communities to ensure the safety of residents.
He said the operation will be carried out with intensity and consistency and directed all officers to take full control of identified areas to prevent criminal activities.
The Commissioner warned officers involved to carry out their duties with professionalism and respect for human rights, stressing that no act of misconduct will be tolerated.
He urged residents to cooperate with security personnel and to report any suspicious movements to the nearest police station. Dantawaye also reminded the public that community support remains crucial to maintaining peace and security in the FCT.
