Abuja not under terrorists attack — Police

By Blessing wika, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory  (FCT) Police Com mand has deflated information making the rounds in some media organisations that the territory was under the attack of Boko Haram terrorists.

In a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Yusuf Mariam on Sunday in Abuja: “The attention of the FCT Joint Security Team has been drawn to a viral publication in the social media purporting that the ‘Federal Capital Territory is under the attack of Boko Haram Terrorists.’

The Command said, “The Joint Security Team of the FCT wishes to refute the mischievous publication targeted at creating palpable tension amongst the well-spirited residents of the FCT.”

Contrary to the speculation, the Heads of Security Agencies (HOSA) in the Federal Capital Territory in a bid to address security concerns within the FCT, held a strategic meeting on Thursday, April 29, 2021, where the team resolved to deploy alternative proactive crime-fighting measures within the FCT particularly in areas with challenging terrain including aggressive motorized/foot patrols.

“However, the patrols will be conducted in line with the peculiarities of every terrain within the territory, in other words, the team has adopted the use of motorcycles, horses and other technical means of gathering intelligence to checkmate criminality within the FCT.”

She further stated that, “In view of the above, the Joint Security Team chaired by the Commissioner of Police CP Bala Ciroma enjoins residents to remain calm, law-abiding and verify information before circulating such information to avoid creating panic amongst members of the public.

“On this note, the Joint Security Team wishes  to reaffirm its undeterred resolve towards the protection of lives and property, and  implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883 or 112,” it said.