By Pius Awunah
The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Commissioner,Miller Dantawaye, has ordered an extensive crackdown on criminal elements across the territory as part of a renewed effort to strengthen public safety and sustain peace.
In a statement issued on Sunday,November 2,2025,by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the commissioner directed all tactical and surveillance units under the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), including operatives of the Police Mobile Force and the Counter Terrorism Unit, to join forces with divisional police formations in the cleanup operation.
“The special operation, which commences in November 2025 and will run through January 2026, is aimed at identifying, dislodging, and apprehending all criminal elements hibernating within the nooks and crannies of the territory,” Adeh said.
She added that the police chief emphasised that “the exercise will be conducted with intensity and consistency,” stating that “operatives have been directed to dominate identified black spots, criminal hideouts, and vulnerable communities, ensuring the safety and security of residents at all times.”
Dantawaye charged all officers involved in the operation to carry out their duties professionally and warned that any act of misconduct or unprofessional behaviour would not be tolerated.
He urged the operatives to maintain discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights throughout the exercise.
The commissioner also appealed to residents to cooperate with security personnel and report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station.
