Linus Aleke in Abuja

As part of a renewed effort to tackle the growing spate of kidnapping, vandalism of public infrastructures, and other emerging security threats in Abuja, the new Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Adewale Ajao, said it is time to move away from obsolete policing equipment and deploy modern technology in policing the territory.
Ajao made this vow, while addressing the press at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja.

He said, “The command will strive to employ and deploy state-of-the-art technology, including CCTV cameras, drones, and digital crime mapping tools to monitor and respond to distress calls on criminal activities in real-time. A 24-hour Command and Control Centre will be established to coordinate rapid responses to emergencies, with a view to reducing response times.”
The new CP also hinted that his command would prioritise the training and welfare of officers and men, while ensuring they are equipped with the skills, tools, and motivation needed to do their job effectively.

However, he warned that the command under his leadership would not tolerate corruption and bad policing of the populace.
According to him, “We are not unaware of the security challenges posed by crimes and violence, social unrest, kidnapping, youth restiveness, cybercrime, and inequality, among others. But I stand before you today, committed to tackling these challenges head-on and ensuring that the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, remains a safer, more secure place that is livable and crime-free.

“I am fully committed to a peaceful and crime-free FCT, in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who has reposed this confidence in me. I pledge to do my best to ensure that the force is not let down. Achieving a peaceful and crime-free FCT is our collective responsibility; hence, I call on all stakeholders and relevant agencies to join me in this crusade to make the nation’s Federal Capital a model for measuring excellence in crime control.

“My vision is anchored on the strategic priorities set by the Inspector General of Police, which emphasise community policing, intelligence-led operations, and the use of technology to combat crime. In line with this vision, and building on the foundation laid by my predecessor, my mission is to ensure that every resident of the FCT feels safe and secure in their homes, workplaces, and public spaces.”

He stated that the command will foster a strong relationship between the police and the community by ensuring the police are seen as partners in security rather than enforcers.
He pledged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability within the FCT Police Command.
He said the command, under his leadership, will reform the State Intelligence Department (SID) into a more robust Intelligence Unit to gather, analyse and act on actionable intelligence to prevent crimes before they occur.

He also pledged to partner Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, such as the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to enhance information sharing.

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