Police deploy high personnel ahead of FCT area council polls
…as enforcement of restriction of movement set to commence between 6:00am to 6:00pm on February 21 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel across the nation’s capital
…as enforcement of restriction of movement set to commence between 6:00am to 6:00pm on February 21
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel across the nation's capital as part of its massive operational order concerning the February 21, 2026, FCT Area Council elections.
The deployment has enjoyed a massive exchange of operation and human resources from Sister security agencies, comprising the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Air Force, Nigeria Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), among others.
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The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, charged all deployed officers to maintain the highest level of professionalism and ensure adequate security coverage at all polling units and collation centres to guarantee a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process.
Dantawaye warned that officers must remain vigilant, impartial, and courteous in the discharge of their duties while respecting the rights of all citizens.
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A statement issued on Wednesday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said, "The public is hereby informed that there will be a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on February 21, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials. Consequently, FCT residents are urged to cooperate fully with security personnel and comply with security operations guidelines during this period.
"The Command also uses this opportunity to enjoin all residents of the FCT to remain law-abiding and come out to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and without fear, as adequate security measures have been put in place.
"Members of the public are also encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the Police through the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938".
