The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, has directed all tactical and surveillance teams under the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to intensify operations aimed at curbing criminal activities and dismantling hideouts across the territory.
CP Dantawaye ordered the teams, including operatives of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), to collaborate with the Department of Operations and all Divisional Police Formations in an extensive cleanup operation across the FCT.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, the special operation, which commences in November 2025 and will run through January 2026, aims to identify, dislodge, and apprehend all criminal elements hibernating within the nooks and crannies of the FCT.
Dantawaye affirmed that the exercise will be conducted with intensity and consistency, reiterating that operatives have been directed to dominate identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and vulnerable communities to ensure the safety and security of residents at all times.
He warned all officers and men involved in the operation to take the assignment seriously and discharge their duties professionally, stressing that no lapse, misconduct, or act of unprofessionalism will be tolerated under any guise.
The CP charged them to uphold the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights while carrying out the operation.
He further urged members of the public to cooperate fully with police personnel throughout the duration of the operation, noting that collaboration between security agencies and residents remains vital to achieving lasting peace.
The FCT police boss advised residents to be security-conscious and promptly report any suspicious movement, activity, or unfamiliar face to the nearest police station.
He also encouraged residents to contact the Command’s Control Room for emergencies or prompt response via 08061581938, 08032003913, or the CRU: 08107314192.
