Police forces under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command carried out a large-scale operation that saw the arrest of roughly 300 suspects. The raid targeted identified crime hotspots, shanty settlements and unfinished buildings across the territory.
Operatives moved through the areas in a coordinated effort to dismantle criminal networks that had been operating from these locations. The operation was part of a broader campaign to curb illicit activity in the capital region.
While the police did not disclose the specific crimes for which the suspects were charged, the focus on shanties and incomplete structures suggests an attempt to disrupt the infrastructure that facilitates illegal dealings.
Officials from the FCT Police Command said the operation was planned after intelligence identified several high‑risk sites. The arrests are expected to reduce the prevalence of crime in the affected neighbourhoods.
Residents in the targeted areas have expressed relief at the police presence, though they also raised concerns about the long‑term impact on the communities that were cleared.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>