By Peter Omopo
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed claims that suspected bandits issued a threat letter to attack communities in the territory, saying the reports were created by mischief makers intending to cause panic.
The alleged threat, reported on March 15 and 16, 2026, involved a letter delivered through a student in Kungaboku Community, warning of attacks on the village and the nearby Paze community. The letter was said to be in retaliation for the killing of a bandit commander during a recent security operation by the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit and personnel of the 7 Guards Battalion of the Guards Brigade.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said investigations revealed that the letter did not originate from bandits but from individuals seeking to instill fear in the affected communities. Residents of Kungaboku and Paze were urged to disregard the letter and remain calm while staying vigilant.
Despite the findings, Adeh said security personnel had been deployed in and around the communities to prevent any possible attack and reassure residents of their safety. She also advised the public to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities through the police emergency lines and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the Federal Capital Territory.
