Police arrest six ‘armed robbers’ in Abuja

The federal capital territory (FCT) police command says its operatives have arreested six suspected armed robbers in Abuja.

In a statement on Friday, Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday night at an uncompleted hospital building in the Utako area of Abuja.

Adeh said a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.

“The operatives of FCT Police Command, attached to Utako divisional Headquarters, on 07/02/2024 at about 2300hrs, in a coordinated raid operation, arrested six (6) suspected armed robbers in an uncompleted hospital building which is a marked black spot in Utako village,” the statement reads.

“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 were arrested.

“A locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana was 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 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.”