CP orders clampdown on unregistered vehicles in Abuja
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TCommissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), Benneth Igweh, has ordered a clampdown on unregistered vehicles, following growing cases of insecurity in the capital city.
He gave the order during a meeting with the leaders of all tactical units and Heads of Departments of the FCT Police Command, comprising Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers ( DPOS).
The meeting was aimed at revamping the approach of the already existing security framework and setting in motion a plan to ensure the safety of residents in the FCT.
Spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this to newsmen, noted that the CP, while addressing the officers, urged them to embrace intelligence- led and visibility policing, through constant stop and search duties. He emphasised the need to adopt effective community partnership in the discharge of their duties, saying he has zero tolerance for laxity.
He also tasked the heads of tactical units to identify black spots, possible kidnappers’ dens in the territory, and ensure they take the fight to them. He further ordered a total clampdown on vehicles without number plates or with a single number plate.
Adeh said: “CP Igweh reiterated his readiness to combat criminality in the territory, as he called on residents to collaborate with the police in the fight against crime, avoid boarding vehicles along the road and unapproved parks.
“He urged residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653; 08028940883, and 09022222352.”