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 Bwari Area Council, Abuja.
Gatekeepers News reports that the initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at transforming policing in Nigeria through integration of modern technology and fostering inclusivity.
Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam represented by Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.
Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations for the Ministry, Bolaji Kazeem in a statement released on Sunday, said the project seeks to address security challenges in Mpape and its surrounding areas, providing a safer environment for residents and businesses.
Gaidam said, “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.”
The minister reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria Police Force into a modern, technology-driven institution capable of intelligence-led and community-based operations.
He said, “The Federal Government is committed to the emergence of a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community-based.”
District Head of Mpape, Alhaji Adamu Diga commended the Ministry, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, and Nigeria Police Force for elevating the existing Mpape Police Post to a Divisional Headquarters, noting 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 FCT.
