Police foil armed robbery operation, nab suspect in FCT
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By Monday Ijeh
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has foiled an armed robbery operation and arrested a suspect in Karu Site area of Abuja.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
She said the foiling of the robbery operation and the arrest of the suspect on Dec. 27 at about 3:45 am followed a distress call through the command’s emergency number.
Adeh said the caller had reported an ongoing armed robbery operation at a residence in Karu Site.
“A police response team from Karu Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), was swiftly deployed to the scene.
“Upon sighting the police team, the suspects opened fire and the police officers responded professionally, subdued, and arrested one of the suspects, while two other accomplices fled the scene.
“Exhibits recovered during the operation include two mobile phones, one locally fabricated firearm, four live cartridges, two knives, one cutlass, and one torchlight,” she said.
Adeh said the arrested suspect was currently receiving medical attention, while investigations were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
She said the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Miller Dantawaye, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers.
Adeh said the CP had enjoined residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the command through its emergency lines on 08032003913, 07057337653. (NAN)
Edited by Yakubu Uba
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