By Daniel Tyokua
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested approximately 300 persons, following a raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and incomplete buildings across the FCT.
The command, said the raid was part of ongoing efforts to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities, and enhance the safety and security of residents.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the operation took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Adeh noted that the suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and profiling, saying that offenders will be charged to court, while those with no case to answer will be released.
The statement reads: “The operation, carried out across various locations, led to the raid of several identified criminal hideouts, with approximately 300 persons taken into custody for screening. Items recovered during the operation include knives, a toy gun, cannabis and other illicit drugs.
“The suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and profiling. Those found to have committed offences will be appropriately charged to court in accordance with the law, while persons found to have no case to answer will be released after due screening.”
