The FCT Police Command says about 300 persons were arrested during raids on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and incomplete buildings across Abuja, with knives, a toy gun and cannabis recovered.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested approximately 300 persons following raids on identified crime hotspots, shanties and incomplete buildings across Abuja.

The operation, carried out as part of ongoing security efforts in the Federal Capital Territory, targeted locations identified by the police as potential hideouts for criminal activities.

During the raids, police operatives recovered several items, including knives, a toy gun and cannabis.

The arrested persons are currently undergoing screening and profiling to establish their identities and determine whether they have links to criminal activities.

Those found to have committed offences are expected to face appropriate legal action, while persons cleared during the screening process may be released.

The operation comes amid continued efforts by security agencies to strengthen surveillance and proactive policing across the nation’s capital.

The police have continued to urge residents to provide credible information about suspicious activities and locations that may be used by criminals.

The latest operation underscores the command’s strategy of targeting identified crime hotspots and suspected hideouts as part of measures aimed at protecting lives and property in the Federal Capital Territory.