The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the police to strengthening collaboration with religious bodies to enhance security across the nation’s capital.
Sanusi made this known on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), FCT Chapter, at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the meeting was hosted by the CAN Chairman, Rev. Timothy A. Ikechukwu, and attended by senior members of the association, including prominent pastors and church leaders from across the FCT.
During the engagement, the police commissioner emphasized his leadership’s focus on building stronger partnerships with key stakeholders, particularly religious organisations, to ensure the safety of residents. He highlighted his open-door policing approach and assured the association of proactive security measures, including adequate deployment of personnel to protect places of worship and respond swiftly to emerging threats.
In his remarks, Ikechukwu commended the visit, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening police-community relations. He noted that the engagement was the first of its kind and pledged the association’s support in intelligence sharing and community sensitisation efforts.
The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the territory and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities through designated emergency lines or the nearest police station.
