FCT Police Mobilises 4,200 officers to prevent unrest Amid planned protest over economic Hardship.
A statement from Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Police Command, highlighted the command’s strategy. This included increased visibility policing, the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts, and raids on potential trouble spots such as uncompleted buildings and shanties.
The police are also conducting stop-and-search operations and both vehicular and foot patrols while collaborating with other security agencies.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, stresses that while peaceful protests are allowed, the police will prevent violence and protect property.
He assures that any attempts to disrupt peace or cause harm will be resisted.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police emergency numbers:
– 08032003913
– 08028940883
– 08061581938
– 07057337653″
