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The federal capital territory (FCT) police command says its operatives have arrested 15 suspects over various cases of car theft in the nation’s capital.
Speaking on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, Ajao Adewale, FCT commissioner of police, said the operatives also recovered 21 stolen vehicles.
Adewale said six of the recovered vehicles had been returned to their rightful owners after due verification, while 13 are still in the command’s custody.
“In response, we undertook a comprehensive analysis of crime patterns and intensified our intelligence-led operations and targeted raids across various locations within the FCT,” Adewale said.
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“As a result of these proactive efforts, the command recorded significant breakthroughs with the arrest of 15 suspects and recovery of 21 vehicles in the month of April.”
The FCT commissioner of police said the command also arrested 1,611 suspects following an extensive raid across several black spots in Abuja.
He noted that most of the suspects arrested during the raid were linked to drug-related offences and other criminal activities.
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Adewale said the personnel recovered substantial quantities of hard drugs and cannabis during the operations and are being held as exhibits pending further investigation and prosecution.
He said the feat is a reflection of the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the FCT.
“I wish to enjoin the public to always view police operations as a dedicated effort aimed at ridding the FCT of crime and making it a safe place for all to live and thrive,” he added.
“I urge FCT residents to always render their support, cooperation, and timely information to aid us in achieving this mandate.”
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