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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a notorious armed robbery gang linked to the murder of a security guard and the theft of valuables during a violent attack in Asokoro, Abuja.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrests followed a complaint that armed robbers invaded a residence in the Asokoro area in January 2026. During the attack, the assailants killed a security guard and made away with cash, a vehicle, and other valuables.
Adeh disclosed that operatives of the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad launched an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of two principal suspects — Amaechi Edemba, 46, and Kelechi Nwokoro, 48 — between February 12 and 19, 2026.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Nwokoro was previously employed as a security guard by the complainant but was disengaged in January 2026 over alleged negligence. Investigators further discovered that he allegedly conspired with Edemba and recruited four other accomplices from Nasarawa State to carry out the robbery.
According to the police, Nwokoro used his prior knowledge of the premises to disable the CCTV surveillance system and cut off the electricity supply before leading the armed gang into the residence. During the attack, the suspects were confronted by the on-duty security guard, Ishaku Marcus, who was overpowered and strangled before the gang fled with cash, jewellery, laptops, wrappers, and a silver Toyota Camry, among other items.
SP Adeh added that the stolen vehicle and other exhibits have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining gang members who are still at large.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged residents to profile domestic staff with the police before employment.
He also advised members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 080289408830.
