The FCT Police Command has said its operatives in the wee hours of Sunday, April 18, 2021, arrested a three-man cult gang operating along Lungu axis of Galadima.
A press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mariam Yusuf, Monday in Abuja, said: “The suspects were arrested while preparing to attack some residents by Police Operatives from Galadima Division during a routine patrol.
“The suspected cultists further stated that they have carried out several robbery operations within the city.”She named the suspects as James Oche, 22; Promise Richard, 21; and Emmanuel Moses, 27; adding that exhibits recovered include: one locally fabricated gun and one knife.
The spokesperson said, ” In another development on the same date, Police operatives from Mabushi Division foiled an attempt to snatch a vehicle along Nicon Junction.
“In prompt response to a distress call by the victim of the car theft, the diligent Police Operatives on duty gave the suspects a hot chase and recovered the vehicle, however, the three-man car snatching syndicate engaged the operatives in a gun duel, consequently, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was taken to the hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead while the other two fled.
“Exhibit recovered are one black colour Toyota Corolla with registration number RBC 802 BJ. Effort is in top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects. The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.”
She said the command implored residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883, to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352.
