The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has launched a joint counter operation against kidnapping in the nation’s capital and the surrounding environment.
It said the operation would involve other security agencies in a renewed bid to identify black spots in Abuja.
The command said the operation is aimed at rescuing hostages, suspects and checkmating emerging security threats.
“The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced a joint counter operation against the latest kidnapping in Abuja and its environs.
“The joint operation comprising the Police and other security agencies is also being extended to other identified black spots within the Federal Capital Territory,” it said.
A statement issued by the command said “the operation is aimed at rescuing hostages, arresting the suspects and permanently checkmating the emerging security concerns, especially around Kuje-Robuchi axis.
“As the security agencies are working assiduously to rescue the victims, residents are enjoined to be calm and support the ongoing operation with useful information”.
The statement signed by FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Anjugurin Manza, said: “The police are reassuring the public that it will not relent in its effort until the activities of these hoodlums and other crimes are permanently checked.
“Further steps are also being made to engage relevant stakeholders in various communities as part of a renewed effort to check this crime”.
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