The FCT Police Command has arrested five suspects for cultism and one chance robbery along Gwagwa and Lugbe axis.
A press statement by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Yusuf Mariam, Sunday in Abuja, said three of the suspects: Peter Ajari, 24; Gideon John, 28; and Emmanuel Agwu, 26; were arrested by Police operatives from Gwagwa Division during routine patrol on Friday, March 12, 2021.
The spokesperson said the suspects have confessed to being members of Aro Baga confraternity terrorizing Gwagwa axis.
According to her, “Exhibits recovered are: one locally made revolver pistol and two unexpended cartridges.”
She said in another development, “Police operatives from the Command’s Anti-One Chance Unit on Tuesday, March 9,2021, arrested two female suspects, Blessing Nuhu, 24; and Ifeoma Nnamuchi, 31; who is the leader of a four-man one chance robbery syndicate operating along Lugbe-Galadinmawa axis.
“It would be recalled that two members of the syndicate, Charity Timothy, 23; and Sunday Godwin, 23; were arrested on Monday, March 1, 2021. The suspects confessed to terrorising residents along that axis.
“Exhibits recovered are: one red colour Volkswagen car with reg no. BWR 903 HE and one mobile phone. All the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.”
The PPRO said the Command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number: 09022222352.
