FCT Police Command misconduct and crime investigations

The FCT Police Command in Abuja has faced scrutiny regarding allegations of corruption and unprofessionalism. Social commentator Timothy Gabriel accused officers at the Garki police station of demanding a N450,000 mobilisation fee to investigate a fraud case involving a mechanic. Gabriel noted that such fees for criminal investigations are illegal according to the Inspector General of Police.

In response to a viral social media video alleging extortion, Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi ordered an investigation to establish the facts. While the Command noted the receipt in the video was dated May 19, 2025, suggesting the incident may predate the current administration, a probe into the claims of unprofessionalism remains underway.

Concurrently, the Command has conducted operations against violent crime, resulting in the arrest of eight suspected members of a ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnapping syndicate. Following a distress report from a victim, investigators used digital tracking technology to trace electronic transactions and mobile phones, recovering 21 phones and three laptops.