The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has successfully arrested 43 criminal suspects involved in various offenses, including culpable homicide, kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one chance,’ illegal possession of firearms, and cultism. The arrests were made in a concerted effort to address rising criminal activities in the region.
Among the apprehended suspects, 11 were allegedly involved in ‘one chance’ operations, seven in kidnapping, one in cultism, and one was killed during a kidnapping attempt. The suspects were paraded on Tuesday by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba.
During the operations, the police recovered a significant cache of weapons, including five firearms and 30 pieces of ammunition. Additionally, three stolen vehicles were retrieved, contributing to efforts to curb carjacking incidents in the area.
CP Haruna Garba provided details of some specific arrests, such as the apprehension of individuals involved in stealing and attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Another case involved the interception of a gang known as “Open and Close,” specializing in the ‘one chance’ syndicate. The police also successfully tracked down suspects responsible for robbing innocent passengers, confiscating their belongings.
The Commissioner highlighted the collaboration between police operatives and the Nigeria Army Intelligence Unit in arresting suspects involved in ‘one chance’ robberies. He emphasized the commitment of the police to ensuring the safety and security of residents in the Federal Capital Territory.
These recent operations underscore the dedication of law enforcement to combatting crime in the FCT, with the apprehended suspects set to face legal proceedings following the conclusion of investigations.
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