The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has launched a large-scale medical screening and mental health assessment for officers serving across Abuja.
The exercise, introduced under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi, is designed to monitor the physical and psychological wellbeing of police personnel in the command.
Speaking to journalists after inspecting the exercise at the Maitama Area Command on Friday, CP Sanusi said every officer in the FCT Command would take part in the assessment.
According to him, the programme is aimed at checking the health condition and stress levels of officers in order to improve their welfare, efficiency, and overall performance on duty.
The police commissioner explained that regular medical checks would now become part of the command’s routine activities.
He said the command plans to continue the exercise consistently to ensure officers remain medically fit and mentally stable while carrying out their responsibilities.
Sanusi added that the assessment covers different areas of officers’ health, including mental wellbeing and stress-related conditions, so medical professionals can provide proper guidance where necessary.
He also encouraged officers to carry out personal medical check-ups outside the official programme, stressing that health monitoring should not be ignored.
The CP noted that the screening would not be a one-time exercise, explaining that health conditions can change unexpectedly.
According to him, officers who complete the first phase may still undergo additional checks in the future to ensure continuous monitoring.
Sanusi also assured personnel that the results of the medical exercise would remain confidential and would not be used to punish, embarrass, or discriminate against anyone.
He warned officers against sharing sensitive medical details publicly and advised them to remain calm throughout the process to avoid affecting the assessment results.