Operatives of the FCT police command, led by the commissioner of police, CP Benneth Igweh on Monday, April 1st, 2024, stormed the hills and thick bushes surrounding zone A and B of Apo-resettlement and its environs to emplace some security measures in the area.
The areas are perceived to be kidnappers’ routes and criminal hideouts.
Police public relations officer, FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said the clearance operation involved burning of illegal structures and bushes surrounding the hills and the proactive deployment of police operatives for surveillance patrol, as the entry and exit routes to the hills has been adequately manned.
“The CP wishes to reiterate that it is no longer business as usual, noting that criminals who intends to disrupt the peace being enjoyed by the residents of FCT will be met with decisive action from the police,” the statement read.
She enjoined residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines to report suspicious activities.
