FCT Police to intensify crackdown on criminal hideouts in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified security operations across Abuja, directed all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to raid uncompleted buildings, abandoned structures, and other suspected criminal hideouts in a renewed push to curb insecurity in the nation’s capital.
In a statement on Tuesday, Ajao Adewale, Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, said the directive takes immediate effect as part of measures to prevent criminals from exploiting unguarded or abandoned construction sites as operational bases.
Under the new security order, DPOs are to conduct regular patrols of such areas and apprehend unidentified persons found loitering on construction sites after 6:00 p.m.
The commissioner also mandated the profiling of artisans, labourers, and night guards working at active sites, warning developers to comply before the end of October 2025.
Property developers have been urged to visit the nearest police divisions to ensure all workers and security personnel operating at their sites are properly documented.
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According to the command, this measure aims to identify and weed out individuals using construction zones as cover for criminal activity.
Ajao also reaffirmed that scavenging, popularly known as “Baban Bola,” remains banned within the FCT, cautioning residents against allowing scavengers access to their neighbourhoods.
He advised the public to report anyone engaging in scavenging or other suspicious behaviour to the police without delay.
“Security is a collective responsibility,” the commissioner stated, urging estate associations, community leaders, and residents to collaborate with security agencies by reporting strange movements and ensuring that domestic staff and security guards are properly profiled by the police.
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The statement, signed by Josephine Adeh, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining safety and order across the territory.
Residents are encouraged to report emergencies or suspicious activities through the following numbers: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
