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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the commencement of a welfare bus service for its officers and men to address transportation challenges and improve the welfare of personnel.
The initiative, according to the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
The police public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, said in a statement that the buses will commence operations on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Adeh stated that three compressed natural gas-powered buses have been deployed to operate along designated routes within the Federal Capital Territory and its environs under the service.
She said the first bus will operate from the Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis through Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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Adeh, in the statement, said: “Under the scheme, three Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses have been deployed to ply designated routes across the Federal Capital Territory and its environs. The first bus, with registration number NPF 7993 D, will operate from the Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis, passing through Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, and terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“The second bus, with registration number NPF 7994 D, will take off from Zuba Divisional Headquarters, moving through Madalla, Abubakar Police Barracks, Brick City, Kubwa, Dutse Junction, and the Secretariat, also terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
“The third bus, with registration number NPF 7992 D, will operate from Kuje Divisional Headquarters, covering Kuje Police Barracks, Airport Road, Lugbe, and the Stadium axis, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters. All buses are scheduled to depart their respective take-off points daily at 0615 hours (6:15 AM).”
Sanusi commended the Inspector-General of Police for approving the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward improving the welfare, working conditions, and overall well-being of personnel.
He urged officers to take advantage of the service, noting that enhanced welfare would contribute to improved service delivery, discipline, and operational efficiency.
