
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers in an uncompleted hospital building which is a marked black spot in Utako village
According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine Adeh yesterday, “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.
“A locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.
“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 the investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, wishes to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure the safety of all.
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