From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed its newly launched motorcycle unit to area councils to curb activities of terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups attacking innocent persons.
The Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, while commencing the deployment, said it would improve the security response operations and efforts against criminal groups hibernating in the FCT.
A statement by the FCT police command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, said the launching of the motorcycle unit followed the donation of thirty motorcycles to the command by the Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, in his continuous support and responsiveness to the security and safety of residents, which he believed should not be limited to the metropolis but be extended to remote and rural communities in the nation’s capital where bandits and kidnappers have recently turned to hideouts.
The deployment of the motorcycles painted police colours, was made to aid swift operational response to communities and areas where vehicles may not easily assess or navigate when the need arises.
While commending the Minister for the gesture, the Commissioner promises to effectively utilize this equipment towards ensuring the safety and security of the residents of FCT. He also urges residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities through 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.