The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has foiled an early-morning robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja, recovering firearms and other items from the suspects.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15am, following a distress call received at the Mabushi Divisional Police Headquarters that armed robbers were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.
The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh who made this known in a statement on Monday, said a police response team from the Mabushi Division was immediately deployed to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the suspects, said to be three in number, attempted to escape, leading to a chase and an exchange of gunfire.
During the encounter, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes.
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Exhibits recovered at the scene included the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW, one Barreta pistol, one locally made pistol, a Firman generator, two mobile phones, an Access Bank ATM card, a catapult, pliers, clothing items, footwear and other personal effects.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements.
Residents were advised to contact the police through the emergency lines 08032003913 and 08028940883.
