The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects linked to a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping in Abuja, rescuing two victims in the process.
Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
She said the suspects were apprehended following a swift response to a distress call from one of the victims’ relatives.
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According to Adeh, the incident occurred on October 8, 2025, around 10:09 p.m., when a woman, Hajara Ali, reported at the Life Camp Police Station that her sister, Comfort Habila, had been abducted by suspected criminals.
She said the kidnappers had contacted the family and demanded a ransom of ₦1 million for Habila’s release.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives from the Life Camp Division immediately swung into action,” Adeh said.
“Through the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence, on October 9, at about 4:30 a.m., the suspects were arrested at Dape Village after a near-deadly confrontation with the police.”
She confirmed that the victims, Habila and one Aliyu Adams, were rescued, adding that Adams sustained multiple stab wounds and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital for treatment.
The arrested suspects were identified as Solomon Tanko, Samuel Audu, Chigozie Joseph, and Emmanuel Chidiebere.
Adeh added, “Investigation revealed that the suspects had been involved in a series of one-chance robberies around the Bannex and Kado areas of Abuja using a vehicle with tinted windows to deceive unsuspecting passengers.”
She assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
