FG inaugurates state-of-the-art smart police station in Abuja

The Federal Government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art smart police station in Katampe, Abuja.

The facility, constructed by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund and officially handed over to the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, is designed to improve operational efficiency and foster stronger police-community relations within the Federal Capital Territory.

Additional smart police stations are expected to be commissioned in Kogi, Enugu, and other parts of the country.

Representing the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Anuma Nla, described the project as a symbol of the government’s determination to uphold law and order at the community level.

“It embodies our collective resolve to entrench law and order, improve community-police relations, and ensure that every citizen can live without fear,” Nla said.“It stands as a beacon of hope, a pledge of protection, and a commitment to service delivery at the grassroots.”

He urged officers posted to the new station to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights, emphasising the importance of prompt, fair, and accountable policing.

“This police station is a clear demonstration of our resolve to ensure a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he added.

He called on the Inspector General of Police to deploy digitally trained officers in the facility for optimal utilization of its capabilities.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, described the smart station as a “mission statement for nation-building.”

According to him, the new facility features perimeter fencing, CCTV surveillance, overhead water tanks to ensure uninterrupted supply, and a 30-kilowatt off-grid solar power system made possible through a partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency.

“This is not just another police station. It is a secure, efficient, and community-oriented policing hub built to meet the evolving standards of law enforcement in today’s Nigeria,” Sheidu said.