June 20, 2026 – Abuja, Nigeria
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, has directed all 17 Divisional Police Officers under the Metro Area Command to end robbery and related criminal activities within the city centre within two weeks.
Sanusi gave the directive during a meeting with the DPOs convened to review the prevailing security situation and strengthen operational strategies. The CP warned that failure to deliver results would not be tolerated.
Abuja residents have welcomed the directive but expressed scepticism, given the history of similar ultimatums that have yielded little results. The DPOs have been instructed to intensify patrols, engage with community stakeholders, and deploy intelligence resources to combat crime.