FCT Police arrest ex-convict, 6 other suspects for robbery
By Faith Awa Maji
The operatives of FCT Police Command, attached to Utako divisional Headquarters has on Wednesday in a coordinated raid operation, arrested an ex-convict and six other suspected armed robbers in Utako village.
Spokesperson of the FCT Police, SP Josephine Adeh in a release to Faith Maji’s Blog noted that the operatives “on 07/02/2024 at about 2300hrs, in a coordinated raid operation, arrested six (6) suspected armed robbers in an uncompleted hospital building which is a marked black spot in Utako village.
“The suspects; Basara Hassan ‘m’ 41, Daniel Charles ‘m’ 27, Adamu M Oshiaka ‘m’ 32, Chancy Asidi ‘m’ 38 and Saliu Al Hassan ‘m’ 24, all from neighbouring States bordering FCT were arrested. A locally made pistol, two live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana was recovered from the suspects.
“Further investigation about the recovered ammunition, led to the arrest of one Yusuf Iliyasu a.k.a Tablet, who is an ex-convict and the syndicate leader.
“While investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh wishes to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure safety of all.
“He equally urges residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352”, according to SP Josephine Adeh, FCT Police Public Relations Officer.
