DC Mohammed Sanusi: Meet new IRT commander assigned to tackle Abuja kidnapping

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has introduced the Special Intervention Squad in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to address the rising incidents of kidnapping, perpetrated by kidnappers and bandits, particularly in border towns within the territory. The squad is tasked with overseeing the patrolling and security of communities along the FCT’s borders, intervening to control and mitigate violent attacks in the nation’s capital.

This initiative comes in response to the escalating insecurity in Abuja and its surrounding areas, with a number of civilians having been abducted and killed in the FCT in recent days.

Egbetokun announced the establishment of the SIS as a key project of his administration since assuming office in June. He emphasized that the SIS comprises specially trained officers prepared to swiftly intervene in significant security incidents, aligning with his administration’s top priority to combat the nation’s threat of violent crime.

Revealing the new commander on his Twitter page, the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated, “Meet the new commander IRT, DC Mohammed Sanusi. His team has successfully apprehended numerous kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition, many of which were recently displayed.

“Just two days after the launch of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in Abuja by the IGP, IRT has apprehended two gun runners and four suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing the FCT and neighboring communities.

“The operations are still ongoing, and details will be provided soon as we intend to brief the media and Nigerians on these developments. We count on your support to achieve more. Thank you.”