The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned criminals and other persons involved in unlawful activities to stay away from Abuja as Nigerians celebrate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The warning was issued by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, in an Independence Day message to residents of the Territory on Thursday.
Sanusi assured residents that the Command had put adequate security measures in place to protect lives and property and ensure a peaceful celebration across the nation’s capital.
According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Command has deployed personnel for strategic operations, visibility patrols and other proactive measures across the Territory.
The police said the deployments were designed to prevent crime, maintain law and order and respond quickly to any security threats during the celebrations.
Sanusi urged residents to use the Independence anniversary to reflect on the values of unity, peace, patriotism and collective responsibility.
The Commissioner also issued a direct warning to criminal elements, saying the police would not allow them to disrupt the peace of the Territory.
“Criminally minded persons are warned to vacate the FCT or desist from all unlawful activities,” the statement quoted Sanusi as saying.
He added that the Command would continue to identify and arrest persons involved in criminal activities and ensure that they face justice.
“The Command remains resolute in identifying, arresting and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice,” the police said.
The FCT Police Command also called on residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security personnel throughout the Independence Day celebrations.
