FCT Police Arrests Six Suspected Armed Robbers, Recovers Exhibits
The operatives of FCT Police Command, attached to Utako Divisional Headquarters, on February 7, 2024, at about 2300hrs, arrested six suspected Kidnappers, and armed robbers n a coordinated raid operation.
The operatives of FCT Police Command, attached to Utako Divisional Headquarters, on February 7, 2024, at about 2300hrs, arrested six suspected Kidnappers, and armed robbers n a coordinated raid operation.
The suspects were apprehended in an uncompleted hospital building which is one of the identified black spot in Utako village, Abuja.
The suspects; one Basara Hassan 'm' 41, Daniel Charles 'm' 27, Adamu M Oshiaka 'm' 32, Chancy Asidi 'm' 38 and Saliu Al Hassan 'm' 24, all from neighbouring states bordering FCT.
The operatives recovered from them a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana.
SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT, Abuja, in a statement said further investigation about the recovered ammunition, led to the arrest of one Yusuf Iliyasu a.k.a Tablet, who is an ex-convict and the syndicate leader.
"While investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh psc, mni, wishes to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure safety of all.
"He equally urges residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352." She said in the statement.
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