According to the police spokesperson, the suspects are all from FCT neighboring states.
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – Six suspected armed robbers have been arrested by police officers attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.
A statement issued on Friday, February 9, 2024, by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine Adeh, disclosed that they were apprehended in an uncompleted hospital building in Abuja which is a marked black spot in Utako village.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspects are all from FCT neighboring states.
She said, “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 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 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.”