- Residents of Abuja have been assured of their security despite the recent terror threat advisory issued by the US and the UK
- The FCT security committee after its meeting also barred vigilante groups in the territory from carrying any form of prohibited firearms
- The vigilante group while they are allowed to make arrest anyone who violates the law, they cannot embark on any operation without the involvement of the FCT police
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Security Committee on Sunday, October 30, announced the introduction of a Code of Conduct barring members of the Vigilante groups from operating in the various communities in the territory with prohibited firearms.
The director of information and communication of the FCT, Muhammad Sule, said the newly established Code of Conduct for the group also prohibits the vigilante groups from carrying out any operation without the presence of the police or the express approval of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in their jurisdiction.
