The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested six suspects over alleged car snatching and armed robbery in Kubwa and Garki axis of the territory.
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The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said all the suspects were arrested within last week.
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She said three of the suspects were arrested during different coordinated intelligence operations by the Anti Car Theft Unit of the Command.
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Yusuf said the suspects had confessed to be members of a notorious syndicate terrorising the FCT.
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She said the exhibits recovered from the suspects are two silver coloured Toyota Corolla, two silver coloured Toyota RAV4 and one black coloured lexus.
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Similarly, the PPRO said Operatives from Kubwa Division had arrested a four-man robbery gang around Kubwa Garden axis.
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She said the suspects were arrested after robbing their victims but added that one of the gang members sustained gunshot injuries in his bid to escape arrest.
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Yusuf said the suspect with gunshot injuries was taken to the hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead while receiving treatment.
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She said the other gang members had confessed of being responsible for terrorising Kubwa axis.
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The PPRO said three machetes, one dagger, one cutter, two Laptops, nine mobile phones, two plasma TV and jewelries were recovered from the suspects.
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She said efforts were being intensified by the command to arrest the fleeing suspects.
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Yusuf said the suspects would be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
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She encouraged residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress to the command on the following mobile phone numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.
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The PPRO said the conduct of Police Officers could be reported to the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) on 09022222352. (NAN)
