The recent deployment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, aims to curb the activities of kidnappers and bandits in border towns within the territory.
The SIS operatives have been dispatched to the entry and exit points of the FCT to bolster security in the nation’s capital, which has recently been under siege by bandits. The SIS is composed of specially trained and well-equipped police officers who possess the capacity for rapid intervention and effective containment of security breaches. The deployment of the SIS is part of a comprehensive approach by the police, which includes community-oriented policing. The goal is to fortify the bonds between the police force and the communities, ensuring that every corner of the FCT remains a haven for its inhabitants. The operation is not a symbolic act but a tangible demonstration of the police’s dedication to the security of the people. The Federal Government has also warned against raising ransom for abducted victims, as it may worsen the security problem in the country. The government urges citizens to refrain from responding to ransom demands publicly, as paying ransoms through public donations will only embolden the kidnappers.
The government is determined to starve kidnappers of the profits that drive their enterprise. Security agencies are working tirelessly to track down the bandits and prevent further abductions. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has held a town hall meeting with residents in the affected area, pledging logistical support to the security agencies and signaling that it will no longer be business as usual.
