Following intelligence given to security agencies by citizens alleging the infiltration of some bandits into some parts of Abuja, the FCT Police Command said it had deployed both physical and material assets in and around the capital city to ensure the safety of residents.

Following the development, FCT Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh has appreciated members of the public for their outstanding environmental alertness, urging the general public to always give useful information to the Police to aid its efforts in the fight against insecurity within Abuja.

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A statement by Josephine Adeh, spokesman of the command, yesterday, said: ‘The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to a publication making the rounds on social media on the alleged entry of some suspected bandits into the Federal Capital Territory.

“Consequent to the alleged entry, the Commissioner of Police FCT, Igweh wishes to appreciate members of the public for their outstanding environmental alertness.

“He admonishes the general public to always give useful information to the Police to aid its efforts in the fight against insecurity within the state.

“He, therefore, urges residents to go about their lawful business without fear from any quarters, as the command has made all necessary deployments of both material and physical assets, and is working assiduously to ensure the safety of all residents and avert any intended attack within the Nation’s capital.” (Vanguard)