Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Haruna Garba, refutes claims of over 200 kidnappings in the region, branding the reports as exaggerated and aimed at sowing panic among Abuja residents.
The statement, conveyed by Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh, clarifies that while there were isolated abduction incidents in Bwari and Kuje Area Councils, the numbers have been inflated to instill fear in the public.
The FCT Police Command emphasizes CP Haruna Garba’s proactive measures, including visits to affected communities, engagement with leaders, and deployment of additional personnel and armored vehicles.
Despite concerns about perceived inactivity, detailed security strategies are withheld to maintain their effectiveness.
CP Haruna Garba urges citizens to refrain from sharing potentially misleading posts and emphasizes the commitment to eradicate criminality in the FCT. Cooperation with the police is encouraged, with a call for reporting suspicious activities through provided emergency lines:
08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. PCB: 090222223527
