FCT Area Council Elections: Police Deploy Combined Team Of Security Personnel In Thousands Ahead Of Polls

…As Enforcement Of Restriction Of Movement Set To Commence February 21

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel across the FCT as part of its comprehensive operational order for the February 21, 2026 FCT Area Council Elections.

This massive deployment has enjoyed a rich exchange of operation and human resources from sister security agencies, comprising of the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Air Force, Nigeria Navy, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), among others.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc., charged all deployed officers to maintain the highest level of professionalism and ensure adequate security coverage at all polling units and collation centres in order to guarantee a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process.

He further warned that officers must remain vigilant, impartial, and courteous in the discharge of their duties, while respecting the rights of all citizens.

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The police on Tuesday in a stataement signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja, said that there will be a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on February 21, 2026, except for essential service providers and election officials.Consequently,

FCT residents were urged to cooperate fully with security personnel and comply with security operations guidelines during this period.

The Command also enjoined all residents of the FCT to remain law-abiding and come out to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully and without fear, as adequate security measures have been put in place.

Members of the public are also encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the Police through the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938.