FCT Police, Military neutralise ‘notorious robbers’ in gun dual

The FCT Police, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, have neutralised three notorious armed robbers during a mid night operation, recovering weapons and other incriminating items.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a press statement, Thursday in Abuja.

She said, “The operation began with a distress call put across to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division on February 12, 2025, at 11:50 PM, reporting an ongoing violent robbery in Filin-Dabo village.

Responding swiftly, the DPO alerted the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. They coordinated with operatives from the 102 Battalion, Guards Brigade, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and local vigilante groups to mobilise to the scene.

“Upon spotting the joint security team, the six-member gang attempted to flee into nearby bushes, launching an attack on the operatives. However, the security personnel responded with superior firepower, engaging the criminals in a fierce exchange.

“Despite their attempts to escape, the suspects were subdued. The suspect who sustained various degrees of bullet wounds were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital where three of them were confirmed dead by medical doctors on duty, while three others are receiving medical attention.”

Adeh listed item reciverd for the gang to include: One  AK-47 rifle (breech number defaced); three  magazines; 19 live rounds of 7.62 ammunition; two locally made pistols; two knives; one taser; one mobile phone; assorted charms (suspected for fortification); and dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

She said the Commissioner of Police in charhe of FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has commended the joint forces for their swift and decisive action and emphasized that the response sends a strong warning to criminals that crime will not be tolerated in the FCT. He also praised the residents of Filin-Dabo village for their cooperation in providing timely intelligence that aided the operation.

Furthermore, he urged the public to remain vigilant and emulate the proactive efforts of the Filin-Dabo community by promptly reporting suspicious activities. He reiterated that security is a collective responsibility and assured residents of the Command’s commitment to their safety.

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Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192, Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352; she added.