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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s Anti-One Chance Unit have arrested six suspects, neutralized one, rescued a victim, and recovered the gang’s operational vehicle in a sustained crackdown on armed robbery syndicates in Abuja and its environs.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Josephine Adeh, the operation took place on August 6 at about 8:30 a.m. during a routine patrol along the Kubwa Expressway.
The officers spotted a young woman, later identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle. One patrol team stopped to rescue her and rushed her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, for urgent medical attention, while a second team of undercover operatives pursued the fleeing suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
Following a hot chase and a fierce gun battle, the suspects were intercepted. Five men—Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola, all from Mpape—were arrested. Their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was recovered.
One suspect was shot during the exchange of fire and later confirmed dead at Asokoro General Hospital. Investigations revealed that another suspect, John Simon, had been arrested in December 2024 for the same offence, charged to court, and remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre.
Items recovered from the gang include one vehicle, six ATM cards suspected to belong to previous victims, a jackknife, N115,000 cash, and other personal effects.
The suspects confessed to being long-time “one chance” operators.
Commending the bravery and professionalism of the operatives, the FCT Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ridding the territory of criminal elements. He urged residents to remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to patronize only approved motor parks.
