FCT Police boss commended for intelligence-led war against crime

The Police Community Relations Committee has praised the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi,F for what it describes as significant progress in improving security across Abuja through effective leadership and strategic policing.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the Chairman of the PCRC FCT Command, Dr Rufus Ebegba, said the commissioner had recorded notable successes against criminal activities since taking over as the 35th Commissioner of Police in the territory.

According to Ebegba, Sanusi’s emphasis on intelligence gathering and proactive policing has led to the disruption of organised kidnapping rings and notorious one chance robbery syndicates operating within the FCT.

“We commend his leadership in dismantling organised kidnapping and one chance robbery syndicates, as well as the recovery of ransom funds and arms used in these crimes.

“These achievements demonstrate not only tactical competence but also a clear strategic vision for improving security in Abuja.

“The PCRC also commends the commissioner for consolidating tactical units into the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU),” Ebegba said.

He described the creation of the Violent Crime Response Unit as a major reform that had strengthened the operational capacity of the command in responding to violent crimes.

Ebegba also applauded the police commissioner for taking a firm position against extortion and other forms of misconduct among officers, while promoting stronger collaboration with other security agencies and encouraging community participation in policing.

He noted that the initiatives reflected a commitment to discipline, accountability and transparency, adding that they had helped rebuild public trust in the Nigeria Police Force and improved relations between the police and residents of the FCT.

Reaffirming the committee’s support, Ebegba said the PCRC would continue working closely with the FCT Police Command to sustain the security gains already achieved.

“The PCRC FCT Command pledges its continued partnership and support to the FCT Police Command in sustaining the gains already made to ensure the safety and security of residents of the nation’s capital.

“We urge you to sustain this momentum, confident that it will further enhance the safety, security and well-being of all who live, work and visit our nation’s capital,” Ebegba said.