FCT Police Prosecute 201 suspected Looters, Recover Stolen Items

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has apprehended 201 persons suspected to have looted COVID-19 palliatives in the state and had arraigned them in court.

The FCT Police Public Relation Officer, (PPRO) Mariam Yusuf, made this know in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement said it was the crime-fighting effort of the Command that led to the arrest of some suspected vandals cum looters.

Recall that this website had reported the invasion of two warehouses in locations within the territory by ‘hoodlums’ who came in large numbers and carted away relief materials meant for distribution.

The statement said:
“In continuation of its relentless effort to restore normalcy, within the last 48hours, the Command has arrested and arraigned a total of two hundred and one (201) suspected looters…

“…Including women and made recoveries of some looted items, at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp-Kubwa, Kuje, Gwagwalada, Jabi and idu.

“All the suspects were arraigned before six (6) mobile courts on Wednesday 28th October 2020.

“The above development is a proof of the Command’s unwavering resolve to further maintain peace and stability within the Federal Capital Territory.

“The Command wishes to reaffirm that it will not relent until it has brought to book all criminal elements within the FCT.”

On his part, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Bala Ciroma, called on well-meaning residents of the FCT to desist from engaging in any action capable of causing a breakdown of law and order.

He said rather, residents should conduct themselves peacefully and remain law-abiding.

The command, however, reiterated its dedication to the protection of lives and property while appealing to parents, guardians, community and religious leaders to prevail upon their wards to keep the peace of the state at heart.