The operatives of Federal Capital Territory , FCT, Police Command, Utako divisional Headquarters, have arrested six suspected armed robbers with guns in an uncompleted hospital building located in a black spot at Utako village.
The suspects; one Basara Hassan ‘m’ 41, Daniel Charles ‘m’ 27, Adamu M Oshiaka ‘m’ 32, Chancy Asidi ‘m’ 38 and Saliu Al Hassan ‘m’ 24, all from neighbouring states bordering FCT were arrested this week.
FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
According to Adeh , a locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were found with the suspects at the point of arrest.
She added that further investigation about the recovered ammunition, led to the arrest of one Yusuf Iliyasu a.k.a Tablet, who is an ex-convict and the syndicate leader.
While investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh wished to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure safety of all.
He equally urged residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.