The police command in the Federal Capital Territory has ramped up security measures across Abuja to guarantee a secure and tranquil Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This initiative was announced on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, in a formal statement.
In collaboration with other security agencies, the command has launched a unified security framework under the codename “Operation Sweep FCT” aimed at safeguarding residents. The partner agencies include the Nigerian Military, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and other relevant stakeholders.
SP Adeh explained that the operation has been structured into strategic zones within the territory, with personnel conducting continuous patrols and coordinated security activities to discourage, prevent, and rapidly address any criminal acts.
As part of preventive security, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams have been assigned to proactively sweep designated worship centers, recreational areas, and other venues expected to host large gatherings. Additionally, the command has ordered sustained intelligence-driven operations and targeted raids on identified hotspots and locations linked to illicit drug activities. All operations are to be carried out professionally and within the bounds of the law, the statement emphasized.