Operatives of the FCT Police Command has gunned down one suspected armed robber, just as a 20-year-old for murder.
The Command in a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mariam Yusuf, Sunday in Abuja, said: “Police operatives from Kubwa Division foiled an armed robbery attempt at a Hotel along Kubwa axis.
“The operatives, who were on routine patrol, engaged the robbers in a fierce gun duel, however, one of the suspects sustained serious gunshot injuries, was rushed to the hospital were the doctor confirmed him dead.”
She said exhibits recovered from the late suspect include: one berratta pistol, three rounds of ammunition, one silver coloured Mazda space wagon and plate numbers. Effort is in top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects, the PPRO added.
According to the Spokesperson, “Acting on credible intelligence, one Danladi Abubakar, 20, was arrested along the Kasuwa-Dere by Police detectives from Gwagwalada Division for the gruesome murder of a yet to be identified middle-aged woman.
“The suspect, who was identified by another victim, confessed to being a member of a notorious phone snatching syndicate of operating along Gwagwalada axis.”
She said exhibits recovered include: one sharp knife used for stabbing the deceased and one techno phone belonging to the late woman.
The PPRO said all the suspects would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883, and to report the conduct of Police officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352,” she further stated.
