The Nigeria police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command has rolled out Police Welfare Bus Scheme, aimed at enhancing police personnel welfare and addressing transportation challenges.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said on Sunday in a statement that the scheme, which was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will commence its operation in FCT on Monday 27th April 27th 2026.
Three Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses have been deployed to ply designated routes across the Federal Capital Territory and its environs as approved under the scheme.
The first bus, with registration number NPF 7993 D, will operate from the Goshen, Auta-Balefi axis, passing through Masaka, Mararaba, and Nyanya, and terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The second bus, with registration number NPF 7994 D, will take off from Zuba Divisional Headquarters, moving through Madalla, Abubakar Police Barracks, Brick City, Kubwa, Dutse Junction, and the Secretariat, also terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
The third bus, with registration number NPF 7992 D, will operate from Kuje Divisional Headquarters, covering Kuje Police Barracks, Airport Road, Lugbe, and the Stadium axis, terminating at Area 11 Force Headquarters.
All buses are scheduled to depart their respective take-off points daily at 0615 hours (6:15 AM),. according to the police.
The Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General of Police for this thoughtful and commendable initiative, noting that it reflects the IGP’s strong commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions, and overall well-being of police personnel.
He urged officers and men of the Command to take full advantage of the scheme, emphasizing that improved welfare is directly linked to enhanced service delivery, discipline, and operational efficiency.
