A picture taken on March 28, 2012 in Lagos shows a Nigerian police senior officers' arm badge. The Nigeria Police Force, which is as old as its colonial past, came into being on April 1, 1930 following the merging of regional police units precepitated by the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914. The 360,000 personnel under the operational and administrative command of the highest ranked officer, the Inspector General of Police appointed by the President, are responsible for internal security, ensure the maintenance and enforcement of law and order, the prevention of crime, community policing, among others. AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully thwarted five ‘one-chance’ robbery attempts, rescuing three victims, including a heavily pregnant woman.
Speaking on the operations, FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, revealed that 296 vehicles had also been impounded for various traffic violations, including the use of tinted windows, driving with a single license plate, and the concealment or defacement of number plates. He attributed the successes to the proactive strategies employed by the police and the critical role of public collaboration in maintaining the safety of FCT residents.
In one notable case, operatives from the Karimo Division responded promptly to a distress call, arresting one Ikechukwu Nerem and rescuing Doris Gabriel, a heavily pregnant woman abducted by a gang posing as commercial vehicle operators.
The police also apprehended several suspects linked to robbery and conspiracy. Among them were members of a syndicate that used knives and machetes to rob victims at traffic points and bus stops.
Also, the D20 Squad arrested three individuals involved in daylight robberies across Abuja. This included a female suspect who confessed to her gang’s coordinated operations.
Other arrests included a fake soldier, vandals, burglars, and car theft suspects. Investigations into these cases are ongoing.
The FCT Police Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in combating crime.
