In a renewed effort to stem the growing tide of cross-border crimes, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, August 28, 2025, convened an emergency G-7 Security Meeting in Abuja.
The meeting, held at the Police Resource Centre in Jabi, brought together security chiefs from the FCT and its six bordering states.
In attendance were the Commissioners of Police from Niger, Kogi, Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau States, as well as State Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Also present were the Commandants of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), underscoring the multi-agency nature of the security initiative.
According to the FCT Police Command, the G-7 Security Committee was established to provide a coordinated security framework across the FCT and neighboring states.
The committee’s mandate, officials explained, includes combating crimes such as kidnapping, banditry, human and drug trafficking, proliferation of arms, car theft, and religious extremism.
Another area of focus is the unchecked influx of destitute persons into Abuja, which authorities say poses both social and security challenges.
During the session, participants reviewed progress made in tackling cross-border crimes over the past months. They assessed the effectiveness of existing operations and intelligence-sharing mechanisms.
Deliberations also centered on both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to security. While kinetic measures involve direct tactical interventions, non-kinetic strategies emphasize intelligence gathering, community engagement, and preventive action.
Experts at the meeting stressed that the security of the FCT cannot be guaranteed without strengthening its border security with the adjoining states.
They noted that many of the kidnappings, armed robberies, and bandit attacks in Abuja have been traced to criminal networks operating from these neighboring states.
The gathering further identified the need for better logistics support, technology-driven surveillance, and improved collaboration among security agencies.
At the end of deliberations, the Commissioners of Police and other security heads pledged to intensify intelligence-led operations across the FCT and surrounding states.
They assured residents that the new strategies would be proactive, coordinated, and sustained to stay ahead of criminal groups.
The FCT Commissioner of Police urged members of the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious persons or activities via the emergency numbers 08032003913 and 08061581938.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, described the G-7 Security Committee as an effective model for tackling cross-border crimes. She added that Thursday’s meeting reinforced the agencies’ collective resolve to safeguard lives and property.
Residents of Abuja and neighboring states will now be watching to see how these renewed commitments translate into tangible improvements in security in the coming weeks.
