The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified proactive crime prevention efforts through special church patrol operations across forested and border communities, in a bid to ensure the safety of worshippers and residents during the ember months.
The operation, carried out on November 9, 2025, followed the directive of the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, who ordered enhanced security around worship centres and vulnerable communities.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR, the exercise was conducted by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in collaboration with personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters, and vigilante groups. The joint patrol covered border routes linking Bwari–Kaduna State, Bwari–Niger State, and Gwagwalada–Niger State, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The coordinated operation, Adeh said, aimed to boost community confidence, deter criminal elements, and guarantee the safety of worshippers across the FCT. During the patrol, church leaders were engaged and reassured of the CP’s commitment to their safety, while being sensitized on proactive security measures such as limiting late-night services, maintaining close contact with security agencies, and promptly reporting suspicious movements.
CP Dantawaye also directed the immediate blocking of access routes frequently exploited by criminals, as part of intelligence-led preventive measures. Security posts within forested areas are to remain manned and under constant supervision.
The Command emphasized that security remains a shared responsibility, urging residents to stay alert, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and report suspicious activities.
For emergencies, residents are advised to contact the Command via 08032003913, 08068587311, CRU on 08107314192, or the Public Relations Officer on 07038979348.
The Commissioner of Police further assured residents that the FCT remains safe, noting that the Command will continue to adopt dynamic strategies to maintain a crime-free environment for all
