Police Arrest 82 Suspects, Recovers 10 vehicles In May, June
5th July 2025 04:49 PM
The Commissioner of Police Ajao Saka, has disclosed that the Fct command arrested 82 suspects and recovered 10 vehicles in the months of May and June, 2025.
He said this was part of the command's successes in its efforts to combat crime in the nation's capital.
Saka disclosed that the command arrested 82 suspects in connection with 49 reported cases.
The Police boss said notable arrests include 17 suspects in kidnapping cases, 6 suspects in foiled robbery cases, and 17 suspects in armed robbery cases.
He said the command also rescued 3 children from trafficking, 8 abandoned babies, and 10 rape victims.
The FCT police command said it also recovered several firearms, including 3 AK 47 rifles and 1 locally made pistol, as well as other exhibits such as walkie-talkies, axes, and sharp spears, recovered 10 vehicles and 2 motorcycles, and N79,000 in cash from a theft case.
The Command attributes its successes to thorough crime-mapping, identification of crime hotspots, and implementation of an action plan.
It said it plans to intensify its efforts in community policing engagements, intelligence-led policing strategies, targeted clearance operations, and public enlightenment initiatives.