The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has apprehended six suspects for armed robbery in Utako Village in Abuja.
The suspects are Basara Hassan, Daniel Charles, Adamu M Oshiaka, Chancy Asidi, and Saliu Al Hassan.
The command police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Friday, the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday in an uncompleted hospital building during a coordinated raid operation.
According to her, locally made pistol, two live cartridges, and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.
She added that all the suspects are from neighbouring states bordering the nation’s capital.
“Further investigation about the recovered ammunition led to the arrest of one Yusuf Iliyasu a.k.a Tablet, who is an ex-convict and the syndicate leader,” the statement read.
“While an investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh psc, mni, wishes to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure the safety of all.”
