The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has ramped up security measures across the nation’s capital, mandating immediate raids on unfinished buildings and suspected criminal hideouts due to increasing security issues in the city.
The command also reaffirmed its previous prohibition on scavenging activities, popularly referred to as ‘baban bola’ in the capital city.
Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, issued this directive to all divisional police officers in a statement released on Tuesday, October 7, by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh.
The statement indicated that the action is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property within the territory.
“The commissioner of police has instructed all divisional police officers to enhance patrols and conduct thorough raids on all incomplete buildings and suspected criminal hideouts in their areas,” the statement noted.
Adewale emphasized that the directive is effective immediately and aims to prevent criminals from utilizing abandoned or ongoing construction sites as safe havens.
Property developers were also urged to ensure that workers and labourers staying at construction sites are “properly documented and profiled by the end of October 2025.”
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Additionally, he ordered divisional police officers to regularly patrol these areas and detain any unidentified individuals found on-site after 6:00 p.m.
The police commissioner reiterated that scavenging activities, commonly known as ‘baban bola’, remain prohibited throughout the FCT.
“Residents are encouraged to promptly report any scavengers or suspicious individuals seen in their neighborhoods to the police,” the statement added.
Adewale reminded FCT residents that security is a shared responsibility and urged estate associations and community leaders to collaborate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities and ensuring that all security personnel and domestic staff are profiled by the police.
This latest directive comes as authorities continue to tackle rising insecurity in the nation’s capital.
By Paul Joseph
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has ramped up security measures across the nation’s capital, mandating immediate raids on unfinished buildings and suspected criminal hideouts due to increasing security issues in the city.
The command also reaffirmed its previous prohibition on scavenging activities, popularly referred to as ‘baban bola’ in the capital city.
Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, issued this directive to all divisional police officers in a statement released on Tuesday, October 7, by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh.
The statement indicated that the action is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property within the territory.
“The commissioner of police has instructed all divisional police officers to enhance patrols and conduct thorough raids on all incomplete buildings and suspected criminal hideouts in their areas,” the statement noted.
Adewale emphasized that the directive is effective immediately and aims to prevent criminals from utilizing abandoned or ongoing construction sites as safe havens.
Property developers were also urged to ensure that workers and labourers staying at construction sites are “properly documented and profiled by the end of October 2025.”
Additionally, he ordered divisional police officers to regularly patrol these areas and detain any unidentified individuals found on-site after 6:00 p.m.
The police commissioner reiterated that scavenging activities, commonly known as ‘baban bola’, remain prohibited throughout the FCT.
“Residents are encouraged to promptly report any scavengers or suspicious individuals seen in their neighborhoods to the police,” the statement added.
Adewale reminded FCT residents that security is a shared responsibility and urged estate associations and community leaders to collaborate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities and ensuring that all security personnel and domestic staff are profiled by the police.
This latest directive comes as authorities continue to tackle rising insecurity in the nation’s capital.
