Six (6) suspected members of a “one chance” robbery syndicate have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command.
Among other things, the police reported that one of the suspects died from fatal wound, and it rescued a victim, and recovered the gang’s operational vehicle.
SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson explained in a statement released on Saturday that arrests were made on August 6, 2025, by operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit during patrols within the FCT and its environs.
Adeh said officers spotted a victim, identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along Kubwa Expressway at about 8.30am.
She noted that one team rescued her and took her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, while another pursued the suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
“In a sustained onslaught against armed robbery “one chance” criminal syndicates within the Federal Capital Territory and its environs, operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have arrested six suspects, neutralized one, rescued a victim, and recovered their operational vehicle.
“On August 6, 2025, at about 08:30 a.m., while on routine patrol with two vehicles, the officers sighted a victim later identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along Kubwa Expressway. In a swift response, one team stopped to rescue the victim, immediately conveying her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, for urgent medical attention, while the second team, comprising undercover officers, pursued the fleeing suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.”
She also noted that the operation led to the arrest of five (5) suspect namely Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola — all residents of Mpape.
“Following a hot chase and a fierce gun duel, the suspects were forcefully halted. Five were arrested at the scene: Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola, all males from Mpape who had been on the Command’s wanted list. Their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was recovered.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: One vehicle, six ATM cards suspected to belong to previous victims, One jackknife, Cash sum of ₦115,000, Other personal items suspected to belong to previous victims.
“The suspects, who freely confessed to being “one chance” operators, admitted they had been involved in the crime for several years now.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, while applauding the bravery and professionalism of the officers, reaffirmed the Command’s firm commitment to flushing out criminal elements from the FCT. He also urged residents to remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to patronize only approved motor parks, ” the statement added.
