By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The FCT Police Command has debunked the alleged kidnap of over two hundred persons between 23rd December 2023 and 4th January 2024, in Bwari and Kuje Area Councils.
The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement said, that the trending story is not only mischievous but misleading.
While admitting that there are pockets of abduction of persons in the communities mentioned, the spokesperson, said, the figure is being escalated to create fear and apprehension in the populace.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT in a continued effort to enhance the security of the residents and prevention of pockets of abduction, on the 3rd January 2024, visited communities in Bwari. During these visits, he engaged with community leaders, assessed security situation/ arrangements, and took proactive measures, by deploying additional police personnel and armored police vehicle (APC), with effort in place to extend the same to other communities in the FCT,” the statement said.
SP Adeh noted that
despite these efforts, concerns have been raised about perceived inactivity.
She, however, said that revealing detailed security strategies placed in the abovementioned communities, publicly poses a risk to their effectiveness.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna Garba urged citizens to exercise restraint in sharing potentially misleading or mischievous posts.
He also reiterated his commitment to rid FCT of all forms of criminality.
CP Garba, also called for cooperation with the police, as it will undoubtedly contribute to a safer and more secure environment for all.
