Police thwart robbery in Abuja, arrest suspect, recover arms

 

 

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 exhibits.

The incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m., following a distress call received at the Mabushi Divisional Police Headquarters.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said operatives from the Mabushi Division swiftly responded to reports that armed men were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.

She said the suspects, who were three in number, attempted to escape upon sighting the police, leading to a pursuit and an exchange of gunfire.

According to her, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the other suspects escaped into nearby bushes.

Adeh said the police recovered the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW.

Other items recovered include one Beretta pistol, one locally made pistol, a Firman generator, a Tecno Spark 4 Android phone, a Tecno T353 mobile phone, an Access Bank ATM card, a catapult, pliers, canvas shoes, slippers, clothing items and other personal effects.

She added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the territory.

He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the police through the command’s emergency lines.