ABUJA — The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has declared an uncompromising stance against criminality, vowing that crime will not thrive under his watch.
Sanusi made the pledge on Wednesday during his maiden press conference in Abuja, assuring residents of a proactive, intelligence-driven and relentless policing strategy aimed at rooting out criminal elements.
“Many of you are familiar with my professional approach. Crime does not thrive where I serve. Under my leadership, the command will leave no stone unturned in identifying, pursuing and flushing out criminals from the FCT,” he said.
He emphasised that his approach would go beyond responding to crime to preventing it, through strategic deployment of intelligence and enhanced operational efficiency.
The police commissioner also issued a stern warning to officers and men of the command, stressing that indiscipline and unprofessional conduct would not be tolerated.
“All personnel must remain civil in their dealings with members of the public and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of their duties,” he said, adding that he expected total commitment from all officers.
Sanusi warned criminal elements to either desist from unlawful activities or leave the FCT, declaring that the territory was no longer a safe haven for crime.
He, however, stressed the importance of public cooperation, noting that effective security requires collaboration between the police and residents.
According to him, the command will operate an open-door policy to encourage information sharing and community partnership in safeguarding lives and property.
The commissioner pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Mr Miller Dantawaye, recently promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), while introducing new strategies to strengthen the FCT’s security architecture.
