CP beefs up security in FCT after kidnap, reassures residents on safety

The Federal Capital Territory police command has reassured residents of adequate protection of lives and property.

Acting public relations officer in the command, ASP Daniel Y Ndirpaya, said in a statement that following the recent kidnap in Piri village, Kwali axis of the FCT, the Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, has deployed overt and covert strategies to ensure the victims are rescued and reunited with their families.

“In addition, an advanced collaborative approach to curb banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities, particularly on the borders of the FCT, has been launched by the command,” he said.

The command restated its resolve to ensure security of lives and properties of residents within the FCT, but urged residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through the GSM numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883, and to report the conduct of its officers through the Public Complaints Bureau line: 09022222352.