The Federal Capital TerritoryPolice Command reported the recovery of ₦409,992,000 from criminal activities in 2024.
This disclosure was made on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, during the release of the Command’s annual scorecard.
According to Adeh, the recovered funds were linked to various crimes, including ₦36,850,000 from kidnapping operations, ₦68,552,000 from armed robbery suspects, ₦19,590,000 in burglary cases, and ₦285,000,000 in fraud-related incidents.
The year also saw the FCT Police handling 1,426 cases, resulting in the arrest of 1,077 suspects. Fraud cases topped the list with 385 incidents and 422 suspects apprehended, followed by armed robbery with 268 cases and 132 arrests.
“One-chance robbery ranked third with 263 cases and 71 suspects arrested. Car theft came next with 127 cases and 64 arrests, while kidnapping completed the top five with 104 cases and 216 suspects detained,” Adeh stated.
She added that 376 firearms, including 13 AK-47 magazines and 187 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered, along with 73 stolen vehicles. The police also rescued 68 kidnapping victims and 19 victims of one-chance robberies.
The report revealed a 15.1% decline in crime incidents within the FCT compared to 2023. “This reduction reflects the Command’s dedication to maintaining a stable and peaceful atmosphere in the territory,” Adeh said.
The Command also recorded 68 complaints against personnel, with 58 cases of police misconduct resulting in suspects being charged. However, no convictions were recorded in these cases.
On prosecutions, the Command noted that 38 kidnapping suspects were charged to court, leading to 21 convictions. For one-chance robbery, 16 suspects were charged, with 11 convicted. Other statistics included, Fraud: 178 suspects charged, 58 convicted, homicide: 32 suspects charged, 8 convicted, cultism: 19 suspects charged, 11 convicted, burglary: 26 suspects charged, 8 convicted, car theft: 21 suspects charged, 11 convicted.
Unfortunately, 140 police officers died in active duty during the year.
Highlighting the Command’s 2025 agenda, Adeh emphasized a focus on strengthening community policing and intelligence-driven strategies.
“In 2025, we will intensify efforts in community engagement, intelligence-led operations, and public awareness campaigns to tackle emerging security challenges in the FCT,” she said.
Adeh assured residents that the Command is committed to building on its 2024 achievements. “We remain dedicated to reducing crime rates and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.”
