The Commander, Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Garrison, Major General Raymond Terungwa Utsaha has on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to combat crime and address security challenges in the nation’s capital.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Damilola Shade Oladokun Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Defence Headquarters Garrison said the Commander gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, as part of efforts to sustain the existing cordial relationship between the military formation and the Police.
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While giving his remarks, Maj Gen Raymond stated that the visit was necessary to consolidate on the harmonious working relationship established between the DHQ Garrison and the FCT Police Command. He noted that during the handing and taking-over process, his predecessor briefed him on the existing cooperation among security agencies in the FCT, which he said he was determined to sustain and strengthen. He emphasised that the Police, as the lead agency in internal security, remained a critical partner in the collective effort to maintain peace and security in the territory.
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He further disclosed that his interactions with the Commander, Guards Brigade, the Commander of the Naval Unit, and other relevant military formations had reinforced the need for sustained collaboration among security stakeholders. According to him, the existing synergy provides a solid foundation for enhanced operational effectiveness, particularly as the country approaches the electioneering period. He stressed the need for security agencies to remain united, proactive and committed to ensuring that criminal activities and other security threats are reduced to the barest minimum in the FCT.
The Commander further commended CP Sanusi and his team of the FCT Police Command for their efforts in tackling crime and confronting prevailing security challenges. He expressed confidence that sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations would further strengthen the security architecture of the nation’s capital.
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Earlier giving his response, CP Ahmed Sanusi welcomed the Commander amd appreciated the cooperation between the Police and the Armed Forces. He described the FCT as a peculiar security environment requiring continuous collaboration, intelligence exchange and coordinated responses among security agencies. He further highlighted the role of joint operational initiatives in confronting crime amd criminality, while assuring the Commander of the Police Command’s readiness to sustain the partnership.
Highlight of the courtesy visit includes signing of the visitors book, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.
