Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt In Abuja, Arrest 1 Suspect

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attack in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and other incriminating exhibits.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m.

Adeh disclosed that the Mabushi Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call reporting that armed robbers were attacking motorists around the MRS Filling Station, Kado, prompting an immediate police response.

“Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene,” Adeh said.

She explained that the suspects, who were about three in number, attempted to escape after sighting the police operatives, resulting in a chase and exchange of gunfire.

“During the encounter, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes,” the statement said.

The police spokesperson confirmed that several items were recovered from the scene, including the suspects’ operational vehicle.

Among the exhibits recovered were a black Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW, one Barreta pistol, one locally made pistol, one Firman generator, one Tecno Spark 4 Android phone, one Tecno T353 mobile phone, one Access Bank ATM card, one catapult, a pair of pliers, canvas shoes, two pairs of slippers, a singlet, a cap, a jacket, a T-shirt, and a handkerchief.

Adeh said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects who escaped into nearby bushes.

She added that the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to protecting residents of the nation’s capital.

“He reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property,” the statement said.

The police further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the command’s emergency lines.