FCT relaunches ‘Operation Sweep’ to tackle emerging threats

By Omeiza Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Administration has announced an indefinite revival of “Operation Sweep,” mobilising a multi-agency security force to rid Abuja of criminal elements ahead of the Sallah celebrations and the build-up to the 2027 general elections.
The operation draws personnel from the military, police, Department of State Services, Civil Defence Corps and various paramilitary organisations in a coordinated push to tighten security across all area councils in the territory and into neighbouring states.
Addressing the assembled security team on Friday, FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, said the crackdown was directed squarely at criminals and bo...