The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has inaugurated the construction of a modern Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters in Mpape, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. The project, spearheaded by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), aims to strengthen security in the Mpape community and its surroundings.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony held in Kamtape, Mpape, Senator Gaidam highlighted the initiative’s significance in enhancing police operations and fostering safety in the Federal Capital Territory. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including the NPTF Executive Secretary, Mohammed Sheidu, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu.
According to a statement released by Mr. Bolaji O. Kazeem, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, the project underscores the government’s commitment to equipping law enforcement with modern infrastructure to address security challenges effectively.
The Minister, who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Yusuf Abubakar Argungu commended the effort of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in addressing the challenges of security in Bwari Area Council thereby providing a conducive environment for both citizens and their businesses
In his words, “The presence of this divisional headquarters of the police in this location will protect citizens commuting daily for their daily activities from the danger of kidnapping, one chance, and robbery as well as other related crimes affecting people in the city.
He urged the Nigeria Police Force, a leading internal security agency in the country, to continue to promote synergy with citizens in the location and other security agencies in the city to uphold the responsibility of enforcing laws and prosecuting offenders in the federal capital city.
Gaidam reiterated that the Federal Government is poised for the emergence of a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community-based and that is alive to its constitutional responsibilities and commitment to implementing the ongoing comprehensive police reform to revolutionize the policing landscape by fostering inclusivity, community engagement, intelligence-driven operations, and technological integration.
The Minister stressed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ to prioritize initiatives aimed at promoting community policing, enhancing transparency and accountability, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding as well as strengthening the bond between the police and the community.
The District Head of Mpape, Alhaji Adamu Diga thanked the Ministry, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, and Nigeria Police Force for accepting their request to upgrade the existing Mpape Police Post to the Divisional Headquarters to enhance the efficiency and service delivery to the people of the district.
In his welcome address at the groundbreaking ceremony in Mpape, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), Mohammed Sheidu, expressed profound gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs and the Inspector General of Police for their unwavering commitment and collaboration. He acknowledged their instrumental role in advancing modern infrastructure and improving the welfare of police officers nationwide.
Sheidu described the event as a historic milestone for the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. He highlighted the significance of constructing a modern smart Divisional Police Headquarters and Rank and File Quarters in Mpape, Abuja, a project that will be replicated across the six geopolitical zones.
“This facility is more than just bricks and mortar,” Sheidu remarked. “It symbolizes our collective resolve to equip our police force with modern infrastructure that enhances their operational capacity and improves their well-being.”
The initiative underscores the government’s dedication to strengthening law enforcement and creating an environment that supports effective policing.
