The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an attempted armed robbery in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and other items linked to the crime.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that the incident occurred last week following a distress call from residents.
According to Adeh, the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters received an emergency report that suspected armed robbers were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.
“Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene,” she said.
She explained that the suspects, believed to be three in number, tried to escape when they spotted the police team, resulting in a pursuit and an exchange of gunfire.
“During the encounter, 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,” Adeh stated.
The police recovered several exhibits at the scene, including the suspects’ operational vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW.
Other items recovered include a Beretta pistol, a locally made pistol, a Firman generator, two mobile phones (Tecno Spark 4 Android and Tecno T353), an Access Bank ATM card, a catapult, pliers, canvas shoes, slippers, clothing items,and personal effects.
Adeh said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
She added that the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassured residents of the command’s resolve to maintain peace across the territory.
“He reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property,” the statement read.
Residents were also urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the police emergency lines.
