ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a “one chance” robbery syndicate.
The operatives noted that one of the suspects died from fatal wound, and it rescued a victim, and recovered the gang’s operational vehicle.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Saturday that the arrests were made on August 6, 2025, by operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit during patrols within the FCT and its environs.
Adeh said officers spotted a victim, identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along Kubwa Expressway at about 8.30am.
She noted that one team rescued her and took her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, while another pursued the suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
The statement partly read, “In a sustained onslaught against armed robbery “one chance” criminal syndicates within the Federal Capital Territory and its environs, operatives of the FCT Police Command attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have arrested six suspects, neutralized one, rescued a victim, and recovered their operational vehicle.
“On August 6, 2025, at about 08:30 a.m., 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. In a swift response, one team stopped to rescue the victim, immediately conveying her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, for urgent medical attention, while the second team, comprising undercover officers, pursued the fleeing suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.”
She stated that a gun duel ensued during the chase, resulting in the arrest of five suspects — Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola — all residents of Mpape.
Adeh said one of the suspects was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at Asokoro General Hospital.
“Following a hot chase and a fierce gun duel, the suspects were forcefully halted. Five were arrested at the scene: Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola, all males from Mpape who had been on the Command’s wanted list. Their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was recovered.
One suspect was neutralized during the exchange of fire and later confirmed dead at Asokoro General Hospital.
Investigations further revealed that one of the suspects: John Simon, had been arrested in December 2024, charged, and remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre for the same offence.”
Adeh said their operational vehicle, a dark grey Toyota Corolla, was recovered alongside six ATM cards, a jackknife, ₦115,000 cash, and other items suspected to belong to previous victims.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: One vehicle, six ATM cards suspected to belong to previous victims, One jackknife, Cash sum of ₦115,000, Other personal items suspected to belong to previous victims.
“The suspects, who freely confessed to being “one chance” operators, admitted they had been involved in the crime for several years now.
“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, while applauding the bravery and professionalism of the officers, reaffirmed the Command’s firm commitment to flushing out criminal elements from the FCT. He also urged residents to remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to patronize only approved motor parks, ” the statement added.