Kidnappings: FCT police, other agencies embark on joint patrol

The FCT Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies has commenced a joint operation against kidnapping and other criminal activities in Abuja city and across the satellite towns.

In a statement, the command spokesperson, ASP Maryam Yusuf, said the joint operation, which involves a massive deployment of personnel from all security agencies, was strategically equipped to raid criminal hideouts within the territory throughout the festive season.

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She said the operation was expected to dislodge bandits, rescue hostages from kidnappers’ den and arrest suspects, especially along Pegi, Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada and Abaji axes of the satellite towns.

According to her, security agencies are working tenaciously to secure the FCT ahead of the festive season. She urged residents to remain calm and provide useful information on suspicious activities within their vicinity.

She also called on members of the public to call the command on the following numbers anytime they have an emergency situation or are in distress: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.