New FCT CP vows to combat kidnapping

Benneth Igweh on Friday assumed office as the 31st Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police.

Following his assumption, he pledged to tackle kidnapping, ‘one chance' robbery, banditry, and other crimes in the FCT.

The CP, who took over from AIG Haruna Garba, following the latter's promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, is an operational police officer whose experience is believed to come in handy in the fight against criminality in FCT.

CP Igweh was born on October 7, 1968, and hails from Akatta Oru-East LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.

Before his redeployment as the FCT Commissioner of Police, He was the Commander of the Special Intervention Squad, Abuja.

While addressing senior officers of the Command in the maiden meeting of his administration, the CP tasked officers to be dutiful and wake up to their responsibilities, as his administration would have zero tolerance for laxity.

He further stated that his administration will be characterised by nothing short of policing in line with best global practices, respect for fundamental Human Rights, visibility policing, and a proactive approach to security challenges in the Territory.

He equally urged the good people of the Territory to continue working with the Police in areas of intelligence gathering and other areas that might help strengthen the peace vis-a-vis the security framework in the Territory.

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