The Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has apprehended four (4) suspects for one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping.
In the process, the FCT Police rescued two (2) victims; one of the victims suffered “multiple stab wounds” and was rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital where he is being medically attended to.
Items recovered by the Police include, “15 international passports, two sharp daggers” among others.
According to a Press Release signed by SP Josephine Adeh, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Abuja on Sunday 12 October, 2025, the FCT Police disclosed: “The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, successfully rescuing two victims in the process.
“On 8th October 2025, at about 10:09 p.m., the Command received a report at Life Camp Police Station that a victim had called in distress, alleging that she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded a ransom of ₦1,000,000 for her release.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives from Life Camp Division immediately swung into action. Through the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence, on 9th October 2025, at about 4:30 a.m., the suspects were arrested at Dape Village after a near-deadly confrontation with the police.
“Two victims were rescued during the operation. However, one of them, who sustained multiple stab wounds inflicted by the suspects, was promptly rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
“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 suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
