ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command has arrested five members of a “one chance” robbery gang, neutralized one and rescued a victim following a pursuit that ended in a gun duel.
The operation, conducted by the Anti-One Chance Unit, resulted in the recovery of the syndicate’s operational vehicle and other exhibits.
According to FCT Police Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on August 6, 2025.
She said; “On 6th August 2025, at about 08:30 am., while on routine patrol with two vehicles, the officers sighted a victim later identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along Kubwa Expressway”.
A police team immediately rescued the victim and took her to Zankwochi Hospital in Mabushi for medical attention.
Simultaneously, the second team pursued the suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
Following a “hot chase and a fierce gun duel,” the suspects’ vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was halted.
Five suspects were arrested on the spot: Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola, all from Mpape.
These individuals had been on the Command’s wanted list. One suspect was “neutralized during the exchange of fire and later confirmed dead at Asokoro General Hospital.”
Investigations revealed that one of the arrested suspects, John Simon, had been previously arrested for the same crime in December 2024 and remanded at Kuje Custodial Centre.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla; six ATM cards believed to belong to previous victims; a jackknife; ₦115,000 in cash; and, other personal items suspected to belong to previous victims.
The arrested suspects reportedly confessed to being “one chance” operators and admitted to being involved in the crime for several years.
Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Ajao Saka Adewale commended the officers for their “bravery and professionalism” and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to “flushing out criminal elements from the FCT.”
He also advised residents to “remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to patronize only approved motor parks.”
