Oct. 1: FCT Police assure of water-tight security

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has taken proactive measures to ensure a peaceful 64th Independence Day celebration in Abuja by deploying adequate personnel and equipment across the city.

A statement signed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Monday said the deployments are aimed at ensuring that residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free Independence Day celebration.

The statement reads in part: “The FCT Police Command, in anticipation of the upcoming October 1st Independence Day celebration, has strategically deployed adequate personnel and equipment throughout the FCT.

“These proactive deployments aim to ensure that residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free Independence Day celebration.

“The deployment will include Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel, anti-riot equipment, and visibility policing, among others.

“Traffic diversions will be implemented in areas expected to experience large crowds, including Central Area and Eagle Square.

“While celebrating Independence Day, residents of the FCT are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to the FCT Police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653, PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.”