By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, successfully rescuing two victims in the process.
FCT Command, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday via the Command’s X (formerly Twitter) handle.
According to her, on 8th October 2025, at about 10:09 p.m., the Command received a report at Life Camp Police Station that a victim had called in distress, alleging that she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded a ransom of ₦1,000,000 for her release.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives from Life Camp Division immediately swung into action.
“Through the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence, on 9th October 2025, at about 4:30 a.m., the suspects were arrested at Dape Village after a near-deadly confrontation with the police.
She said two victims were rescued during the operation. However, one of them, who sustained multiple stab wounds inflicted by the suspects, was promptly rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
SP Adeh identified the arrested suspects as: Solomon Tanko ‘m’, Samuel Audu ‘m’ and Chigozie Joseph ‘m’, Emmanuel Chidiebere ‘m’
Further investigation according to the Police PRO, revealed that the suspects have been involved in a series of one-chance robberies around the Bannex and Kado areas, using a vehicle with tinted windows to deceive unsuspecting passengers.
They revealed that they had picked and robbed six (6) victims, both men and women, before their arrest.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include:.15 international passports, two sharp daggers, two cutlasses, bloodstained documents, four mobile phones, two hammers, and three biros.
She said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
SP Adeh quoted the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, as commending the swift response of the Life Camp Divisional Police Officers and urged residents to always trust the police and report incidents promptly for quick intervention.
He also advised members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, and CRU FCT: 08107314192.
