The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended four suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping operation, successfully rescuing two victims in the process.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the arrest followed a swift and intelligence-driven response by operatives attached to the Life Camp Division.
According to the statement, on 8th October 2025, at about 10:09 p.m., one Hajara Ali reported to the Life Camp Police Station that her sister, Comfort Habila, had called in distress, stating she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded a ₦1,000,000 ransom for her release.
Upon receipt of the report, police operatives immediately swung into action. Through the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence, the suspects were tracked and arrested in Dape Village at about 4:30 a.m. on 9th October 2025, following a near-deadly confrontation with the police.
The victims, Comfort Habila (f) and Aliyu Adams (m), were rescued. However, Adams, who sustained multiple stab wounds inflicted by the suspects, was promptly taken to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
The arrested suspects are identified as:
1. Solomon Tanko (m)
2. Samuel Audu (m)
3. Chigozie Joseph (m)
4. Emmanuel Chidiebere (m)
Further investigation revealed that the suspects had been involved in a series of one-chance robberies around the Bannex and Kado areas of Abuja, using a vehicle with tinted windows to lure and rob unsuspecting passengers. They confessed to robbing at least six victims prior to their arrest.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include 15 international passports, two sharp daggers, two cutlasses, bloodstained documents, four mobile phones, two hammers, and three biros.
The statement added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, commended the prompt action of the Life Camp Divisional Police Officers and urged residents to continue to trust the police and report incidents swiftly for timely intervention.
He further advised members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities through the following emergency lines:
📞 08032003913, 08028940883, and CRU FCT: 08107314192.