The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that suspected bandits issued a threat letter to attack communities within the territory.
The reports, which emerged on March 15 and 16, 2026, suggested that bandits had sent a letter through a student of a private school in Kungaboku Community, threatening to attack the village and the neighbouring Paze community 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 on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said investigations revealed that the letter did not originate from bandits but from individuals seeking to instil fear and panic in the communities. She urged residents of Kungaboku and Paze to disregard the letter and remain calm.
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“Following a thorough investigation, the Command wishes to inform the general public that the said letter originated from mischief makers seeking to spread fear and panic within the community for their mischievous purposes. Residents and the public are therefore advised to remain calm and vigilant,” the statement partly read.
Adeh added that security personnel have been deployed in and around the affected communities to forestall any possible attack and reassure residents of their safety. She also urged members of the public to report any suspicious persons or activities through the police emergency lines, reaffirming the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the Federal Capital Territory.