BREAKING: FG begins construction of smart police station in Abuja

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja.

The initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at transforming policing in Nigeria through the integration of modern technology and fostering inclusivity.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.

In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Kazeem, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations for the Ministry, said the project seeks to address security challenges in Mpape and its surrounding areas, providing a safer environment for residents and businesses.

“The presence of this divisional headquarters of the police in this location will protect citizens commuting daily for their activities from the dangers of kidnapping, one-chance operations, and robbery, as well as other related crimes affecting people in the city,” Gaidam said.

The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the Nigeria Police Force into a modern, technology-driven institution capable of intelligence-led and community-based operations.

“The Federal Government is committed to the emergence of a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community-based,” the statement read.

The District Head of Mpape, Alhaji Adamu Diga, commended the Ministry, the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, and the Nigeria Police Force for elevating the existing Mpape Police Post to a Divisional Headquarters.

He noted that the development would enhance efficiency and service delivery for residents of the district.

The project signifies a major step in bolstering security and modernising policing infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory, the release noted.