FCT Police Chief Sanusi Promises Security for Independence Day

On October 1, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, announced that adequate security measures would be in place during Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, Sanusi congratulated residents and urged them to reflect on the values of independence, including unity, peace, patriotism, and collective responsibility.

He warned criminal elements against exploiting the celebrations, advising them to abandon unlawful activities or leave the territory. Sanusi stated, “The FCT cannot and will not be a lucrative playing field for criminal activities,” and assured that the Command is committed to identifying and arresting perpetrators.

He also mentioned that personnel had been strategically deployed, with intensified visibility patrols and proactive security measures to ensure the safety of lives and property during the celebrations. Residents were encouraged to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities through emergency lines.