51 Suspects Looters Arrested By FCT Police Commands
By Niyi Maraiyesa, Abuja
The FCT Police Command has paraded 51 suspected looters that vandalised public and private warehouses within the territory.
The commissioner of police FCT Command Bala Ciroma, who disclosed this at a press briefing with journalists on Monday said recoveries of some looted items at Jabi-Daki-biu, Idu Industrial Estate and Karimo axis was made. “ 52 bags of rice 5kG, 2 Bags of rice 50KG, 4 cartons of Eva Soap, 1 Big sack of spaghetti, 1 sack of tomatoes paste,20 trousers, 33 shirts, 3 cartons of terra soya oil, 2 cartons of noddles, 17 wrappers and 10 linen.”
The commissioner of police warned persons that engaged in criminality especially in looting and vandalization of properties in the territory to desist. “ the command will not condone any act capable of undermining the safety of lives and property of FCT residents “
Ciroma explained that in compliance with the inspector General of police directives, the Fct command has deployed tactical strategies such as motorized and foot patrols, deployment of personnel to key infrastructures, collaboration with sister security agencies and partnership with community stakeholders to ensure the safety of the residents.
He said the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
It was reported that hoodlums early today attacked a warehouse where COVID-19 palliatives are kept at Secretariat road, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.
After the hoodlums gained entrance into the warehouse, they looted some COVID-19 palliatives.
The warehouse, located near West African Examination Council (WAEC) office, is said to contain items belonging to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
