The Police Command within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 23 suspects in reference to rape, armed theft, automobile theft and different crimes within the territory.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Haruna Garba, mentioned this throughout a media briefing in Abuja.
He mentioned 9 of the suspects have been arrested for one depend of assault, two for rape and 12 for armed theft.
The CP mentioned 5 autos, 5 firearms and 12 reside ammunition have been recovered from the suspects.
Garba mentioned that based mostly on the arrests and recoveries in November, it was clear that crime within the space had dropped considerably in December.
“I want to convey to the eye of most of the people that there are some agitators posting on social media that the FCT shouldn’t be secure, that there’s a risk that operators have taken over the FCT.
“This isn’t true. I can say with none worry of contradiction that FCT is the most secure metropolis in Nigeria.
Many Nigerians flock to FCT to reside and do enterprise due to the prevailing peace and safety within the metropolis.
It’s unlucky that somebody is utilizing social media to misinform your complete inhabitants that FCT shouldn’t be secure.
“These behind the faux information ought to concentrate on the truth that Nigeria is the one nation we name our personal,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the purpose of the agitators was to create worry and nervousness within the minds of the individuals and naturally buyers who would wish to come to Nigeria to take a position.
“Christmas was celebrated peacefully with none severe safety breaches. The Millennium Park, Magic Land (amusement park) and different leisure amenities, locations of worship and different vital/susceptible factors have been adequately protected.
“Not a single incident has been reported. The identical methods carried out through the Christmas season shall be repeated through the New Yr competition.
“I wish to guarantee all law-abiding residents of the FCT that the police are standing with you to make sure your safety and resolve all of your safety issues,” he mentioned.
The Information Company of Nigeria reviews that 43 suspects have been arrested by operatives of the command in November for numerous offenses and three stolen autos, 5 firearms and 30 reside ammunition have been recovered, with one suspected kidnapper neutralized inside the interval.
