The FCT Police Command has arrested four people in connection with explosive materials intercepted, Wednesday, by a joint team of police operatives from the Command Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and Nyanya Police Division at the Baba Nagode Motor Park in Nyanya.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command DSP Anjuguri Manzah in a press statement, Thursday in Abuja, named the suspects as: Hamisu Abah, Suleiman Hammeed, Onuh Sunday and Agwan Bulus.
Manzah, who assured residents of security of lives and property within the territory and called for calm stated that: “The FCT Police Command wishes to reiterate the commitment and preparedness of its officers and men to provide adequate security for residents of the FCT.
“While calling for calm, the command wishes to inform members of the that it has commenced discreet investigation into the explosive materials used for quarry, mining and rock blasting intercepted on Wednesday by a joint team of police operatives from the Command Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and Nyanya Police Division at the Baba Nagode Motor Park in Nyanya.
“As part of the investigation process, one Hamisu Abah, Suleiman Hammeed, Onuh Sunday and Agwan Bulus have been arrested in connection with the unauthorized movement of the material. The suspects have been transferred to the Command Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.”
The spokesperson urged members of the public to go about their lawful activities as adequate security measures have been put in place by the command to protect lives and property in FCT.
