FCT Police Storms Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 85 Suspects

Operatives of the FCT Police Command, in a streak of coordinated raids between March 31 to April 4, 2024 stormed some identified black spots and criminal hideouts in Durumi and Dei-Dei axis of Abuja, and arrested eighty – five suspects for various offenses.

This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh.

According to the statement, their offences include erecting illegal structures and shanties, peddling hard drugs, and manufacturing of counterfeit currencies.

The statement says during the search, several exhibits ranging from paper and coins counterfeit currencies both local and foreign, light weapons, eight motorcycles, seven generators, gadgets, and several ATM cards suspected to have been stolen from their victims were recovered.

It says all arrested suspects will be screened, while those found culpable will be profiled and arraigned in court, as the illegal wooden structures erected by the hoodlums were dismantled and set ablaze to deter criminals from turning these places to a brewing ground for illegal activities.

The statement says while investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, Benneth Igweh, wishes to reassure residents of his commitment to flush out criminals from FCT and ensure the safety of all.

It also urges residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines to report suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192

PR/Blessing Nyor