FCT police busts six-man armed robbery one-chance gang, arrests six and rescue victim

In a sustained onslaught against armed robbery “one chance” criminal syndicates within the Federal Capital Territory and its environs, operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have arrested six suspects, neutralized one, rescued a victim, and recovered their operational vehicle.

A statement from the command’s spokesperson, CSP Josephine Adeh, says on August 6 at 8.30a.m., while on routine patrol with two vehicles, the officers sighted a victim later identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along Kubwa Expressway. 

‘’In a swift response, one team stopped to rescue the victim, immediately conveying her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, for urgent medical attention, while the second team, comprising undercover officers, pursued the fleeing suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

Following a hot chase and a fierce gun duel, the suspects were forcefully halted. Five were arrested at the scene: Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola, all males from Mpape who had been on the Command’s wanted list. Their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was recovered.”

Adeh said one suspect was neutralized during the exchange of fire and later confirmed de@d at Asokoro General Hospital. 

‘’Investigations further revealed that one of the suspects: John Simon, had been arrested in December 2024, charged, and remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre for the same offence.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: One vehicle, Six (6) ATM cards suspected to belong to previous victims, One jackknife, Cash sum of N115,000, Other personal items suspected to belong to previous victims.

The statement further mentioned that the suspects, who freely confessed to being “one chance” operators, admitted they had been involved in the crime for several years now.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, while applauding the bravery and professionalism of the officers, reaffirmed the Command’s firm commitment to flushing out criminal elements from the FCT. He also urged residents to remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to patronize only approved motor parks.