Police raid FCT crime hotspots, arrest 300 suspects, and recover knives, toy gun, cannabis, illicit drugs

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested about 300 persons for screening following a raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and uncompleted buildings across the territory. 
The command said the operation was conducted on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activities and enhance security in the nation’s capital. 
According to a statement issued on Sunday, September 20, by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the operation, carried out across various locations, led to the raid of several identified criminal hideouts, with approximately 300 persons taken into custody for screening. 
Items recovered during the operation include knives, a toy gun, cannabis and other illicit drugs. 
 

“The suspects are currently undergoing thorough screening and profiling. Those found to have committed offences will be appropriately charged to court in accordance with the law, while persons found to have no case to answer will be released after due screening,” the statement said. 
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, reiterates that the Command will continue to sustain intelligence-led raids and proactive policing operations across the Territory, particularly at locations identified as potential hideouts for criminals. 
The CP further cautions youths and other residents against the use and abuse of illicit drugs, stressing that substance abuse can impair judgment, fuel violent and criminal behaviour, and expose individuals and communities to serious security risks. He urges anyone struggling with drug use to seek appropriate counselling and rehabilitation support rather than allowing substance abuse to lead them into criminal activities. 
 

The CP also charged police officers participating in such operations to conduct themselves professionally and in strict accordance with the law. He warned officers against using raids or arrests as an avenue for extortion, intimidation, harassment or unlawful demands for money, stressing that any officer found engaging in such misconduct will face appropriate disciplinary action. 
According to the statement: “The FCT Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and calls on residents to continue providing credible and timely information on suspicious activities and criminal hideouts within their communities. 
“For emergencies or to provide useful security information, members of the public are encouraged to contact the FCT Police Command through the emergency line 08032003913.”