The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has intensified the Command’s community policing strategy with a strategic engagement tour of the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp and the Mpape community on Monday, 24 November 2025.
According to the statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, the visits are part of ongoing efforts by the FCT Police Command to strengthen public trust, deepen police–community partnerships, and enhance collaborative approaches to security management across the territory.
During interactive sessions with residents, community members expressed satisfaction with the heightened police presence and improved responsiveness to security concerns in their neighbourhoods. They also highlighted areas requiring sustained attention and further support from the Command.
Addressing the communities, CP Dantawaye reaffirmed the Police Command’s commitment to professional, accountable, and community-focused policing. He noted that effective security relies heavily on shared responsibility, mutual trust, and open communication between the police and the public. He encouraged residents to remain vigilant, collaborate closely with the police, and provide credible information that could help prevent crime and maintain peace.
The Commissioner also directed the Divisional Police Officers of Durumi and Mpape to justify the confidence reposed in them by residents, ensure improved service delivery, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in their duties.
The FCT Police Command urged residents to report suspicious activities or persons through its emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08068587311.
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