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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …

FCT Police Cracks Down on Armed Robbers, Drug Traffickers, Vehicle Thieves

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of office by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic position by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered the body of an unidentified woman from Jabi Lake in Abuja. The discovery was reported to Jabi Division around 10:37 a.m. on Saturday, following a distress call from Jabi Lake Recreation. Detectives dispatched to the scene found the body of a woman, believed to be about …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded major victories in its war against kidnappers, armed robbers, and drug dealers. At a press briefing on Friday, September 19, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, told newsmen that the successes were made possible through teamwork with other security agencies and …

FCT Police Crush Bandit Kingpin, Rescue Victims, Smash Robbery Gangs

FCT Police Command has launched investigation into the discovery of a decomposed body at a construction site within the National Assembly Complex on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The police authorities learned of the incident after receiving a distress call around 9 a.m.,  about the presence of a lifeless male, suspected to be a labourer. The …

The FCT Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins and recovered ₦7.4 million alongside rifles and ammunition in a major counter-kidnapping operation. The breakthrough followed the abduction of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Henry Chichi, from his Karu home on August 16. Police pressure forced the kidnappers to release him safely the next day. The suspects, …

Police Arrest Kidnap Kingpins, Recover Rifles, N7.4m Cash

By Esther Ososanya  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended three suspects linked to the shocking murder and robbery of Mr. Azubuko Nwakama, a staff member of Liberty Radio, After a painstaking year-long investigation. The attack, which took place on June 14, 2024, at Panteka Market in Mpape, Abuja, had left the community …

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