As operatives dislodge hoodlums’ makeshift structures
On July 10, 2024, at approximately 5:45 PM, operatives of the FCT Police Command conducted a coordinated raid at identified black spots and suspected criminal hideouts in Apo by Tarabora, Angwa Tiv by Zone E Extension, and the Fish Market in Apo Resettlement, Abuja.
The raid led to the arrest of thirty-two suspects, including two females, for various offences ranging from peddling illicit substances to erecting illegal structures and shanties.
The security operatives dismantled the shanties and illegal structures erected by the suspects. They also recovered exhibits such as mobile phones suspected to have been stolen, dried leaves suspected to be marijuana (Cannabis sativa), and housebreaking tools.
All apprehended suspects will be screened, and those found culpable will be profiled and arraigned in court to deter other intending criminals from turning these areas into breeding grounds for criminal activity.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, assures residents of his commitment to eradicating criminal elements from the FCT and ensuring the safety of all.
He urges residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities via the following police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653. PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.
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