- The FCT Police Command arraigned 388 suspects in 2024.
- 128 convictions were secured from the arraigned suspects.
- The command recorded 21 convictions for kidnapping, 11 for “one-chance” robbery, and 8 for homicide.
- 376 firearms and over N105 million were recovered from suspects.
- 68 kidnap victims and 19 “one-chance” robbery victims were rescued.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had a busy year in 2024, arraigning 388 suspects and securing 128 convictions. Breaking down the numbers, 38 suspects were arraigned for kidnapping, resulting in 21 convictions, while 16 “one-chance” robbery cases led to 11 convictions .
Here are some additional highlights from the FCT Police Command’s 2024 report:
- Crime Statistics:
- Homicide cases: 32 reported, 8 convictions
- Fraud cases: 178 reported, 58 convictions
- Cultism cases: 19 reported, 11 convictions
- Burglary cases: 26 reported, 8 convictions
- Car theft cases: 21 reported, 11 convictions
- Recoveries:
- 376 firearms recovered, including 13 AK-47 magazines and 187 rounds of live ammunition
- N36.85 million recovered from kidnap suspects, N68.55 million from armed robbery suspects
- Rescues:
- 68 kidnap victims rescued
- 19 “one-chance” robbery victims rescued
Overall, the FCT Police Command’s efforts led to the apprehension of 1,077 suspects and the resolution of 1,426 cases reported in 2024 .
