It was learnt that police intercepted the hoodlums on July 22, 2024, at about 10:45 p.m. while on crime prevention patrol in the Mabuchi area.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has neutralised two suspects, while two others were arrested during an armed robbery attempt in Nigeria’s capital territory.
It was learnt that police intercepted the hoodlums on July 22, 2024, at about 10:45 p.m. while on crime prevention patrol in the Mabuchi area.
Josephine Adeh, FCT Police Public Relations Officer in a statement on Friday, identified the arrested suspects as Joshua Godfrey, aka Dogo and Abdulsalam Mamuda, both of Mabushi village.
She said their blue Toyota Matrix vehicle with Reg. No. BWR 626 JB and other things were recovered by the police.
The statement reads in part, "The operatives of the FCT police command, led by DPO MABUCHI on July 22, 2024, at about 10:45 p.m. while on crime prevention patrol, intercepted a group of four (4) armed men while attempting to snatch a black Prado Jeep from the owner around Capital Hub in Jahi, Abuja.
"On sighting the police operatives, the hoodlums opened fire, which resulted in a gun duel, but were overpowered by the police, as two suspects, Joshua Godfrey A.K.A. Dogo 44yrs and Abdulsalam Mamuda 29yrs both of Mabushi village, were arrested, while the two others where neutralized by the police ,their blue Toyota Matrix operational vehicle with Reg. No. BWR 626 JB, was recovered.
"The two arrested suspects subsequently led police operatives to the recovery of another red Toyota Corolla car with Reg. No. RBC 743 AH, which must have been snatched from an innocent resident.
"Exhibits such as arms, cutlass, dagger, scissors, and mobile phones were recovered from them.”
She advised residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to the police using the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938 and 07057337653.
Additionally, residents can contact the Police Complaint Bureau (PCB) at 09022222352 or the Crisis Response Unit (CRU) at 08107314192.