‘If you’ve no business in Abuja return home’ – FCT CP vows to repatriate miscreants
FCT Police Commissioner Issues Warning Amid Recent Arrests
Abuja, Nigeria — The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has issued a clear warning to individuals contributing to unrest in Abuja. During a press briefing on Saturday, Sanusi urged those without legitimate reasons to be in the city to return to their home states or face possible repatriation.
Sanusi’s remarks followed the recent arrest of over 300 suspects linked to criminal activities at various locations across the capital, including uncompleted buildings. The commissioner noted that some individuals had posed as scavengers while reportedly stealing phones and handbags from unsuspecting residents by breaking into parked vehicles.
“These miscreants lack identifiable means of livelihood and are illegally occupying uncompleted buildings in the city,” Sanusi stated. He emphasized the need for individuals to leave if they do not have a lawful place to stay, stressing that criminal behavior would not be tolerated.
“We will not accommodate anyone without a legitimate purpose in Abuja. Many of those arrested during this operation will be screened, and those deemed necessary will be repatriated to their states of origin,” he added.
Sanusi further clarified that uncompleted buildings should not serve as havens for criminals. He pointed out that the mere presence of these structures does not imply that their owners are complicit in harboring illegal occupants.
Following the screening process, those who require legal action will face charges, while others will remain in custody until their situations are resolved. The commissioner reaffirmed the commitment to ongoing operations aimed at addressing crime in the Federal Capital Territory.
“This operation will be sustained; we will continue to raid hideouts and scavenger points in uncompleted buildings,” Sanusi said, indicating that such actions would be a regular part of the police’s strategy moving forward. He noted that directives from the Inspector General of Police necessitate an aggressive approach to reducing crime in the area.
