Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have foiled an armed robbery attempt in Karu Site, arresting one suspect and recovering a firearm alongside other exhibits.
The incident occurred on December 27 at about 3:43 a.m. after the police received a distress call on the command’s emergency line reporting an ongoing robbery at a residential area in Karu Site.
A response team from the Karu Division, led by the divisional police officer, was immediately deployed to the location.
On sighting the operatives, the suspects reportedly opened fire, prompting the police to respond.
Spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Monday that the officers acted “professionally” and subdued the attackers, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects.
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“One suspect, identified as Abdul Mohammed, 20, of Masaka, Nasarawa State, was arrested while two of his accomplices fled,” Adeh stated.
Items recovered from the scene include two mobile phones, a locally fabricated firearm, four live cartridges, two knives, a cutlass, and a torchlight.
She added that the arrested suspect is currently receiving medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, praised the operatives for what he described as a prompt and disciplined response, urging residents of the territory to remain vigilant and support the police by reporting suspicious activities.
He also reminded the public of the command’s emergency numbers: 08032003913 and 07057337653.
