Abuja Building Collapse: Police Urge Calm as Search Operation Continues in Wuse

A three-storey building on Abidjan Street in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, collapsed on Monday night after previously being marked and sealed by authorities over structural concerns. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said emergency responders were deployed shortly after receiving a distress call at about 7:45 p.m., while search-and-rescue operations continued at the scene. As […]

Police Launch Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegation in Abuja Gym

Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an official investigation into a sexual assault complaint filed by a woman identified as Ebunoluwa Mitchell Fatoyinbo. The case reportedly involves an individual named Oscar Ilochi, a resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. The incident, which gained traction on social media, allegedly took place in the […]

FCT Police Begin Enforcement of Mandatory Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially commenced the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance in compliance with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The implementation took effect on February 1, 2025. According to the police, all vehicle owners in the FCT are required to carry a valid Third-Party […]

Bandits Attack Abuja Community, Kidnap Five Residents

A group of armed bandits, numbering at least 20, launched an attack on the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night. The assailants abducted five residents, including a family of three and a guest who was visiting. The attack took place around 11 pm when the bandits stormed the Health Centre extension area of […]

Police Ban Firecrackers in Abuja for the Holiday Season

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued a ban on firecrackers, also known as “knockouts,” for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations to ensure public safety. In a statement, SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, explained that the ban aims to protect lives and property during the festive period. CP Olatunji […]