The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that its welfare bus scheme will officially launch on April 27 in Abuja.
The initiative, approved by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, aims to improve personnel welfare and resolve longstanding transportation challenges, according to a statement from FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.
Under the scheme, three Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses have been deployed along designated routes across the territory and its outskirts.
Route details:
· Bus NPF 7993 D – Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis, via Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
· Bus NPF 7994 D – Zuba Divisional Headquarters, via Madalla, Abubakar Police Barracks, Brick City, Kubwa, Dutse Junction, and the Secretariat, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
· Bus NPF 7992 D – Kuje Divisional Headquarters, covering Kuje Police Barracks, Airport Road, Lugbe, and the Stadium axis, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
All buses will depart their respective take-off points daily at 6:15 am.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, praised the I-G for the initiative, stating that it demonstrates a clear commitment to improving working conditions, discipline, and overall well-being of police personnel. He urged officers to take full advantage of the scheme, noting that improved welfare directly enhances service delivery and operational efficiency.