Police patrol Abuja mosques, others

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Police officers from the Federal Capital Territory Command on Friday carried out a security patrol of mosques and recreational centres within the Abuja metropolitan area.

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Miller Dantawaye, led the exercise.

A statement by the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the exercise was aimed at assessing security arrangements and boosting public confidence during the festive period.

She said the patrol is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents and visitors across the FCT.

Adeh added that it is expected to complement existing deployments, including visible patrols, intelligence-led operations and collaboration with other security agencies.

“The patrol forms part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during the festive period. By physically assessing security arrangements at key public locations, the Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s proactive posture in crime prevention and public safety management.

“This strategic patrol is designed to complement the robust security deployments already in place across the FCT, including visible patrols, intelligence-led operations, and close collaboration with sister security agencies. These measures are aimed at deterring criminal activities and guaranteeing a peaceful and secure environment throughout the festivities, ” the statement partly read.

The CP assured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police.

The development comes as at least five persons were confirmed dead and 35 others injured following a bomb explosion at the Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque near Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening during the Maghrib prayer session

The PUNCH journalist, Solomon, has five years experience covering crime, judiciary and defence beats.

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