The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed 1,803 officers and operational assets across Abuja for the 2026 Easter celebrations. The deployment, confirmed in a statement released Friday by Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, focuses on churches and recreational centres. The initiative aims to strengthen security through visible patrols, intelligence-driven operations, and coordinated foot and vehicle movements. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Units are conducting routine sweeps of major public areas to counter potential threats. Continuous monitoring will be carried out to detect and prevent criminal activities in real time. FCT Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi extended Easter greetings to Christian worshippers and urged residents to uphold peace, lawfulness, and unity. He called on religious leaders to promote tolerance and reassured the public of the police's commitment to safeguarding lives and property throughout the festive period. Cooperation with security agencies was emphasized as key to ensuring a smooth celebration.
Deploying 1,803 officers for Easter in Abuja reveals how heavily normal life depends on security spectacle rather than systemic safety. Ahmed Sanusi's call for unity rings hollow when such massive deployment is needed for a religious holiday. If routine events demand this scale of force, then everyday security in the FCT is already failing. For residents, peace remains a temporary performance, not a guarantee.
