The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu on Wednesday deployed 150 operatives, including riot policemen and special forces to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fight the rising cases of abductions and killings.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, made this known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the deployment is to beef up security in the country’s capital, dismantle and dislodge all criminal hideouts, especially kidnappers’ camps.
He said, “It would be recalled that two days ago, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, launched a strategic operation (Operation Puff Adder II) involving the deployment of human and operational assets to address the emerging security challenges and rid the country of criminal elements.
“Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police has graciously deployed 150 personnel consisting of operatives from the Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit and Special Forces in the Federal Capital Territory to reinforce the on-going counter kidnapping operations.
“The deployment will strengthen security, dismantle and dislodge all criminal hideouts especially kidnappers’ camps within the FCT.”
“Hence, I charge all personnel deployed within the FCT to be professional, firm, dedicated, civil with law-abiding citizens and ruthless to all criminal elements,” the CP admonished.
Ciroma said the FCT should be more fortified, and that the deployed officers are up to the task.