The FCT Police Command has arrest five suspected armed robbers in the course of robbing their victims of their possessions in the Wuse area of the territory.
The command disclosed this in a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Yusuf Mariam, Sunday in Abuja.
“In prompt response to a distress call, the FCT Police Command arrested five (5) suspected armed robbers in the wee hours of Wednesday, December 17, 2020, at Zone 1 Wuse.
“The suspects were arrested by swift Police Operatives from Wuse Division, in course of robbing their victims of their possessions. They further confessed to being responsible for criminal activities along Wuse axis.
“The suspects are: Sanusi Ibrahim, 20; Salim Umar, 19; Kabiru Umar, 19; Shamsudeen Rabiu, 20; and Ibrahim Shehu, 19; all male.
“Exhibits recovered are: Eight wristwatches made up of gold and silver; five I-pads; five laptops; 25 ID and ATM cards; 33 sets of gold and silver jewelry, 30 UAE Dirham; 3,00 CFA, l100 South African Rand, N25,000;, three cutlasses and one sword.”
According to her, “All the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation. While appealing to residents to promptly report all suspicious movements within their vicinity, the Command wishes to reassure residents of its unflinching resolve to tackle crime and ensure safety in the FCT during the Christmas/New year celebration.”
She said in case of emergency or distress residents are to call the following numbers:08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883, just as the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) could be contacted through 09022222352 to report misconduct of Police Officers.
