She said the commissioner of police in charge of the FCT, Benneth Igweh, led the operation that foiled the robbery attempt on June 13.
According to the statement, the operatives stormed the kidnappers’ camps at Gidan Dogo and Kweti forests, bordering FCT, around 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
Taking into cognisance the security implications, a new Marine Police Post had to be built to accommodate police officers.’’
Mr Gumel said the security measures in place would guarantee a peaceful atmosphere in the state
According to him, Nigerians are no longer satisfied with the overall conduct and character of policemen in the country.
“One Inspector Adabo Mohammed was dismissed for the offences of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery/kidnapping.”
The force spokesperson said Mr Ojukwu by his story violated the Cybercrime Prohibition Act 2015 and other extant laws of the land.
The New York-based media rights think-tank urged Nigerian authorities to do more for press autonomy.
Mr Adeoye’s colleagues celebrated his dedication to duty and police ideals.
He told journalists that police had arrested two suspects in connection with the clashes.
