Police, soldiers kill three armed robbers in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory Police, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, neutralized three notorious armed robbers in Filin-Dabo village.
Several weapons and incriminating items were also recovered during the midnight operation.
The command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, said the operation was following a distress call made to the Divisional Police Officer of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division on February 12, 2025, at 11:50 PM, reporting an ongoing violent robbery.
Adeh said, “ The operation began with a distress call put across to the Divisional Police Officer of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division on February 12, 2025, at 11:50 PM, reporting an ongoing violent robbery in Filin-Dabo village. Responding swiftly, the DPO alerted the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
“They coordinated with operatives from the 102 Battalion, Guards Brigade, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and local vigilante groups to mobilise to the scene.”
She said Upon arrival, the six-member gang attempted to flee into the bushes, launching an ambush on the security personnel, adding that the joint security team responded with superior firepower, engaging the criminals in a fierce gun battle.
“Despite their attempts to escape, the suspects were subdued. The suspects who sustained various degrees of bullet wounds were rushed to Kubwa General Hospital where three of them were confirmed dead by medical doctors on duty, while the other three sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
“Recovered Items: one (1) AK-47 rifle (breech number defaced), three magazines, 19 live rounds of 7.62 ammunition, two locally made pistols, two knives, one taser, one mobile phone, assorted charms (suspected for fortification) and dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp,” she added.
