The Commissioner of Police of the FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, at the High Court of the FCT, Abuja.

The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement indicated that the visit was part of efforts to strengthen the existing working relationship between the FCT Police Command and the High Court of the FCT in administration of justice within the Federal Capital Territory.

The PPRO narrated that during the visit, the CP expressed his profound appreciation to the Chief Judge for granting him an audience and commended the cordial working relationship that exists between the FCT Police Command and the High Court of the FCT. He emphasized that effective policing and the administration of justice are mutually reinforcing and require sustained collaboration between both institutions.

The CP highlighted a number of challenges affecting investigative policing within the FCT and appealed for the continued support of the judiciary in facilitating the prompt issuance of court orders and judicial authorizations, including search warrants, bench warrants, and other legal processes that are critical to timely investigations, effective law enforcement, and the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

The CP also expressed concern over the prolonged prosecution of certain criminal matters, noting that this sometimes results in the extended detention of suspects in police custody, thereby contributing to congestion in police detention facilities.

The Chief Judge of the High Court of the FCT, Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, welcomed the Commissioner of Police and his delegation and expressed appreciation for the visit. He expressed confidence in the leadership of CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, describing his appointment as timely and expressing optimism that his wealth of experience would further enhance security and the administration of justice within the FCT.

The Chief Judge acknowledged the concerns and requests presented by the CP and assured him of his willingness to continue providing the necessary institutional support required to promote the efficient administration of justice within the FCT. He also identified areas requiring the attention of the Commissioner of Police and stressed the importance of sustained cooperation in preserving the longstanding symbiotic relationship between the Judiciary and the Police.