The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Ahmed Sanusi, has revealed that detention facilities under his command have been fitted with air conditioners to improve the welfare of suspects in custody.
Sanusi made this on Thursday, March 26, 2026 during a press briefing in Abuja, stressing that individuals in police custody deserve to be treated with dignity regardless of the allegations against them.
He stressed that the initiative is part of efforts to ensure humane conditions within police facilities, noting that suspects often respond positively to the improved environment.
“To the extent to which I have been upholding human rights, even my cells have air conditioners. I make sure I install them for suspects,” he said.
According to him, arrest does not equate to guilt, as individuals remain innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
“The fact that we arrest you does not equate guilt. You are still a human being and should be treated as such until due process is completed,” Sanusi added.
The police chief also hinted at plans to further improve detention conditions across facilities in the territory, reinforcing his commitment to upholding human rights standards within the command.