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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives have foiled an armed robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja, arrested one suspect and recovered several stolen items.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m.
Adeh, in a statement, said: “On Friday, 23rd January, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a distress call was received at Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers, numbering about three (3), were attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in Kado.
“Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the police team, the suspects attempted to flee, leading to a hot pursuit and an exchange of gunfire, during which 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.
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“The following exhibits were recovered at the scene; the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black-coloured Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW; one (1) Barreta pistol, one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) Firman generator; one (1) Tecno Spark 4 Android phone; one (1) Tecno T353 mobile phone; one (1) Access Bank ATM card; one (1) catapult; one (1) pair of pliers; one (1) pair of canvas shoes; two (2) pairs of slippers; one (1) singlet; one (1) cap; one (1) jacket; one (1) T-shirt; and one (1) handkerchief.
“Efforts are currently ongoing to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883”.
