JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command has said that it has successfully foiled an armed robbery attempt in Kado in the capital city and has arrested one of the suspects and also recovered some exhibits.
This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Command’s Spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh in Abuja on Monday.
She said that on Friday, 23rd January, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a distress call was received at Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers, numbering about three (3), were attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in Kado.
Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene.
On sighting the police team, the suspects attempted to flee, leading to a hot pursuit and an exchange of gunfire, during which one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes.
The following exhibits were recovered at the scene; the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black-coloured Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW; one (1) Barreta pistol, one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) Firman generator; one (1) Tecno Spark 4 Android phone; one (1) Tecno T353 mobile phone; one (1) Access Bank ATM card; one (1) catapult; one (1) pair of pliers; one (1) pair of canvas shoes; two (2) pairs of slippers; one (1) singlet; one (1) cap; one (1) jacket; one (1) T-shirt; and one (1) handkerchief.
Efforts by the Police are currently ongoing to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.
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