The Federal Capital Territory Administration, has approved the sum of N500million for community policing in Abuja.
FCT Minister Muhammad Bello made the announcement during the Security Committee meeting in Gwarinpa I District.
Bello said the contribution was in recognition of the importance the government attaches to the project expected to suppress crimes and criminality in the territory.
The minister, however, charged Chairmen of the six Area Councils to contribute at least N100million each to further boost the capability of the security agencies.