From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command said it has arrested a three-man robbery gang that specialises in car snatching, armed robbery and one-chance activities in the city.
The suspects, Gabriel Abba, Sunday Abba and Abdulkareem Jaffaru who have been on the commands watch list, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, were said to have been in possession of two vehicles without a registered number plate and one berretta pistol.
Adeh in a statement issued in Abuja, said: “In a proactive response to actionable intelligence, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command successfully apprehended Gabriel Abba, Sunday Abba and Abdulkareem Jaffaru in December 2023. The trio is linked to a spate of armed robberies, car snatchings, and one-chance activities within the FCT.
“The suspects, long under the Command’s watch for these offenses, were taken into custody. The operation resulted in the recovery of two vehicles: an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla car without a registered number and a black Toyota Camry 206 model, also without a registered number and one barrette pistol.
“While investigations are ongoing to locate and apprehend other members of the syndicate currently evading arrest, the Commissioner of Police FCT, Haruna G. Garba, reassures residents of an unwavering commitment to fostering a secure and serene environment. He urges residents to remain vigilant and report emergencies or suspicious activities using the Police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. The PCB line is also available at 09022222352.