CP Sanusi Crackdown On Buyers Of Vandalized Public Asset As Suspects Face Prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, fcai, on Friday , 31st July, 2026, paraded suspects and recovered exhibits linked to vandalism of public infrastructure and the illegal use of official and diplomatic plate numbers in the Federal Capital Territory.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, CP Sanusi said the achievements were made possible through "proactive anti-crime patrols and timely intelligence received from members of the public."
On vandalism, the CP stated that the crime "has not only resulted in significant economic sabotage but has also exposed residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to hazards caused by the destruction and theft of public infrastructure."
He explained that "The removal of drainage covers, solar street lights, armoured cables used for the transmission of high-voltage electricity, and internet communication cables worth millions of naira by a few unscrupulous individuals for personal gain has directly contributed to road traffic accidents, injuries to pedestrians, increased incidents of street crime in areas plunged into darkness, and the disruption of electricity supply to entire communities through the theft of high-tension power cables."
According to him, "These exhibits were recovered during coordinated operations across Maitama, Garki, Durumi, Jabi, Apo Legislative, Lugbe, and Nyanya Areas of the FCT" and the following suspects were arrested in connection with the recoveries:
1. Godwin Aja
2. Mustapha Nasiru
3. Ibrahim Garba
4. Abdulrasheed Sale
5. Dabarani Mujitafa
CP Sanusi issued a warning to receivers of stolen government property, saying: "I want to use this opportunity to send a clear warning to all purchasers, receivers, and dealers in stolen public infrastructure that the FCT Police Command is coming after you. We have commenced extensive investigations and will not relent until every link in the supply, distribution, and disposal chain of these stolen public assets is identified and brought to justice."
He added that "In fulfilment of our commitment to restoring critical public infrastructure for the benefit of residents, the exhibits recovered today will be formally handed over to the Director, Facility Maintenance, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who is here with us today for necessary action towards their reinstallation."
On unauthorized plate numbers, the CP said "Upon my assumption of duty as the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, my attention was drawn to the proliferation and unauthorized use of diplomatic and official government license plate numbers by unauthorized individuals."
He noted that "Our investigations uncovered not only the unauthorized users of these license plate numbers but also the production and supply chain through which they were obtained."
"Before you are the license plate numbers and diplomatic license plate numbers confiscated across various areas of the FCT. The suspects from whom these license plate numbers were recovered are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. However, a few of such vehicles are displayed over there for your observation," he said.
"We at the FCT Police Command will not rest until crime and criminality is reduced to the barest minimum", he added.
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