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Robbery incident in viral video didn’t occur in Abuja – FCT Police clarifies
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has made a clarification on the video clip circulating online depicting a robbery incident, which purportedly occurred in Abuja, involving a “Right Hand Drive” vehicle. In a statement issued on Wednesday night by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the police said contrary to the narrative, “the incident did […]
FCT: Wike waives taxes for diplomatic missions in Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the FCTA will waive the payment of taxes for diplomatic missions in the nation’s capital. The move is reciprocal as Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad are also exempted from taxes. The FCT Minister said this in Abuja on Wednesday, when he received the ambassador of […]
NSCDC rescues 10 human trafficking victims in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, FCT Command, has intercepted 10 victims of human trafficking at Zuba motor park in Abuja. A statement by NSCDC FCT Command spokesperson, Samuel Idoko, said the rescued victims, aged between 24 and 34, comprised of one male and nine female, who all claimed to be indigenes of […]
Insecurity: Fear of students’ safety as schools resume in FCT, others
The security situation in the country has instilled fear in some parents and guardians as primary and secondary schools begin their third-term academic section on Monday. DAILY POST recalls that some schools, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and its neighboring state, Kaduna had, prior to the Easter break, shut down due to security […]
FCT police confirm receipt of N20m bounty placed on wanted kidnappers by Wike
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh says the command has received the N20 million bounty earlier placed on two notorious kidnappers by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The Commissioner made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh. Adeh said […]
FCT: I don’t want to hear they’re missing – Wike warns as he gives 100 motorcycles to security outfits
Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has presented 100 motorcycles to security outfits and the Six Area Councils in the FCT to help in the fight against crime in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the presentation in Abuja on Monday, April 15, 2024, during a brief ceremony attended by the Area […]
FCT: Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda will not stop in urban areas – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has reiterated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President will not stop in the urban areas. Wike said the Federal Capital Territory Administration is committed to the provision of infrastructure in rural communities of the FCT Area Councils. The Minister said this when he inspected some […]
Eid el-Fitr: Be security conscious, celebrate responsibly – Wike to FCT Muslims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has called for security consciousness and responsible celebration as the Muslim Faithful mark the Eid el-Fitr. Wike made the call in a statement he personally signed, congratulating the Muslim Ummah as they bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan. Wike pointed out that the Eid […]
FCT: Police arrest alleged armed robbery kingpin, Chukwuemeka Oputa, 4 others
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have arrested one Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka ‘Pounds and Dollar’, of Umuaka, Njaba, Imo State, who is alleged to be the leader of a gang responsible for a series of armed robberies and other crimes in the nation’s capital. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine […]