Police Nab Suspected Armed Robber In FCT, Recover Stolen Car

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested an armed robbery suspect, Micheal Uke, at a guest house in Jabi district of Abuja in possession of a stolen car and other exhibits.

The car, a Toyota Corolla with registration number: ABC 258 LD, was snatched at gunpoint on May 2, 2024, along Kuje-Airport Road in Abuja.

FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, while confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, said: “With the aid of digital reconstruction intelligence, the operatives of the command tracked the vehicle to one Ifego Guest Inn at Jabi, in the possession of one Micheal Uke.

“The suspect had replaced the registration number on the vehicle with another, reading REG NO: AGD 146 JP. During the search, one (1) POS machine, one (1) knife, glass dissolving chemicals, one (1) military jungle hat, and the original REG NO. of the vehicle were discovered in his possession.”

The PPRO, however, noted that, “while the investigation is still ongoing, the commissioner of police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh reiterates the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of residents of the FCT.

“He further encourages residents of the FCT to report any suspicious activities to the police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.”