By Barth Ikiebe
In a renewed and intensified effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of criminal elements and sustain the relative peace currently being enjoyed by residents, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has directed all tactical and surveillance teams under the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), including operatives of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), to join forces with the Department of Operations and all Divisional Police Formations in an extensive cleanup operation across the FCT.
The special operation, which commences in November 2025 to run through January 2026, is aimed at identifying, dislodging, and apprehending all criminal elements hibernating within the nooks and crannies of the Territory.
The Commissioner of Police emphasised that the exercise will be conducted with intensity and consistency, as operatives have been directed to dominate identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and vulnerable communities, ensuring the safety and security of residents at all times.
CP Dantawaye warned all officers and men involved in the operation to take the assignment seriously and discharge their duties professionally, stressing that no lapse, misconduct, or act of unprofessionalism will be tolerated under any guise.
He charged them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights while carrying out the operation.
The CP further urged members of the public to cooperate fully with police personnel throughout the duration of this operation, noting that collaboration between security agencies and residents remains vital to achieving lasting peace.
He also advised residents to be security-conscious and to promptly report every suspicious movement, activity, or unfamiliar face to the nearest police station.
The FCT Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh says that for emergencies or prompt response, residents are encouraged to contact the FCT Police Command Control Room via the following lines:
0806 158 1938, 0803 200 3913
CRU: 0810 731 4192.
