By Monday Ijeh
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with other security agencies in the territory has re-activated a joint security operation codenamed “Operation Sweep FCT.”
The Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
She said the operation was officially re-activated on Tuesday with strong backing and strategic direction from the Minister of FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
Adeh said the initiative was in line with the minister’s commitment to the safety and security of all residents.
She said the idea was also to enhance continuous inter-agency collaboration and operational effectiveness in the FCT.
Adeh said the agencies involved in the operation are the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
She said others are the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Fire Service and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Adeh said the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (VIO), Development Control, Environmental Enforcement and Monitoring Teams, and other supporting security, emergency, and regulatory agencies were also involved in the operation.
“Before deployment, the Heads of Security Agencies in the FCT addressed participating personnel at the Eagle Square, underscoring the renewed mandate for proactive, intelligence-led, and highly visible security operations.
“Operation Sweep FCT is designed to deter criminal activities, strengthen visibility policing, and ensure swift, coordinated responses to emerging security threats,” she said.
According to her, to ensure effective coverage, the territory has been divided into strategic sectors to enhance rapid deployment, effective patrols, and a robust multi-agency security presence across all districts and communities.
She pledged the commitment of the Police Command to the protection of lives and property and enjoined residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and promptly report suspicious activities to the command through 08032003913 and 08061581938. (NAN)
Edited by Yakubu Uba
