FCT Police Arrest Six Suspected Armed Robbers In Uncompleted Building

Abuja, Nigeria– Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested six suspected armed robbers after intensive surveillance and intelligence gathering by the police.

While parading the suspects on Friday, February 9, 2024, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this to the news media at the Utako Divisional Headquarters.

It was gathered that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted hospital building, identified as a marked black spot in Utako village of the city.

The suspects include; Basara Hassan 41, Daniel Charles 27, Adamu Oshiaka 32, Chancy Asidi, 38 and Saliu Al Hassan, 24, all from neighbouring states bordering the FCT.

The statement read; “A locally made pistol, two live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.

“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 the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh assured residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure the safety of all.”

The CP equally urged residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.