The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has warned any group planning any form of violent attack on Taskforce officials or any other government officials to change their minds or face the wrath of the law.
The Command also urged residents especially in Kubwa, Abuja not to panic when they see high deployment of police equipment in their neighbourhood. “Residents may observe increased deployment of police personnel and operational assets in and around the Kubwa axis as a proactive measure. These deployments are strictly aimed at preventing any breach of peace and should not be misconstrued,” the police explained.
The command in a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Public Relations Officer warned that “the Command has both the capacity and the resolve to protect public officers, safeguard lives and property, and ensure law and order within the Federal Capital Territory”.
It stated that ” the FCT Police Command remains committed to the protection of all residents as no individual or group will be allowed to undermine the peace and security of the Federal Capital Territory.l”.
See the full text of the press release:
”PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE COMMAND ISSUES STRONG WARNING AGAINST ALLEGED PLOT TO ATTACK TASK FORCE OFFICIALS BY COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLISTS IN KUBWA
The FCT Police Command is in receipt of a voice note circulating on social media, alleging that a group of commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) are planning to stage a violent attack on Task Force officials operating within the Kubwa axis of the FCT on Friday, 11th July 2025.
The Command wishes to categorically state that such conduct amounts to criminality and will be met with the full weight of the law. Any person or group involved in planning, instigating, or contemplating carrying out any form of violent protest or attack on any law enforcement officials, under whatever guise is hereby sternly warned to immediately abort such plans. The FCT Police Command will not hesitate to deploy all lawful means, including arrests, prosecution, and necessary force, to deal decisively with perpetrators of public disorder.
Let it be clear: this is not a threat but a firm assurance. The Command has both the capacity and the resolve to protect public officers, safeguard lives and property, and ensure law and order within the Federal Capital Territory.
Consequently, residents may observe increased deployment of police personnel and operational assets in and around the Kubwa axis as a proactive measure. These deployments are strictly aimed at preventing any breach of peace and should not be misconstrued.
Law-abiding citizens are urged to remain calm, go about their lawful activities without fear, and report any suspicious movements or persons promptly via the following emergency lines:
The FCT Police Command remains committed to the protection of all residents as no individual or group will be allowed to undermine the peace and security of the Federal Capital Territory.
SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
FCT Police Command
Abuja”
