Security: FCT Police Command dissolve Tactical Teams, warn against extortion, unprofessionalism

The Commissioner of Police , Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi has announced the dissolution of all Tactical Teams witin the command and merged into a single, unified unit known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The newly established unit will be solely responsible for responding to violent crimes across the FCT, ensuring a more coordinated and effective operational framework.

Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi also warned officers against extortion, harassment of members of the public, and all forms of misconduct,stressing that such acts will not be tolerated under his command .

The Commissioner of Police read the riot act an emergency meeting with all Area Commanders and Tactical Commanders at the FCT Police Command Headquarters when he revealed that crime rate within the nation’s capital has been reduced drastically since assumption of office .

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT Josephine Adeh, the meeting held on Friday , focused on strengthening security operations, enhancing professionalism, and consolidating the gains recorded in crime reduction across the Federal Capital Territory.

The PPRO said: “In his opening remarks, the CP welcomed all officers present and commended them for their commitment to duty, noting that the crime rate within the FCT has remained relatively low in the period under review. He, however, cautioned officers to remain vigilant, proactive, and responsive in the discharge of their responsibilities within their respective Areas of Responsibility.

“The CP reiterated the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+), NPM., on the need for strict adherence to professional conduct. He strongly warned against extortion, harassment of members of the public, and all forms of misconduct, emphasizing that such acts will not be tolerated. Area Commanders were further directed to cascade these instructions to their Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and their subordinates, with a clear warning that supervisory officers will be held vicariously liable for any misconduct by their subordinates.

“In a decisive move to enforce discipline, the CP tasked the Commander, X-Squad, to intensify monitoring and enforcement operations against unprofessional conduct within the Command. He stressed that any officer found wanting will be promptly arrested and made to face appropriate disciplinary actions.”

“In compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, all Tactical Teams within the Command have been dissolved and merged into a single, unified unit known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The newly established unit will be solely responsible for responding to violent crimes across the FCT, ensuring a more coordinated and effective operational framework.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police also called on residents of the FCT to continue to cooperate with the Police and other security agencies in the collective effort to maintain peace and security.

“He urged members of the public to desist from inciting confrontations for the purpose of recording and circulating such content, noting that Police officers are dedicated to protecting lives and property.

“He further encouraged residents to promptly report any suspicious activitie