Police Foil Robbery Attack at Gwarinpa, Recover Items

Police Foil Robbery Attack at Gwarinpa, Recover Items

In furtherance with its effort to rid the FCT of criminal elements, the FCT Police Command in the wee hours of Tuesday 16th February,2021 repelled a 4-man armed robbery gang at 7th Avenue of Gwarinpa after attacking and dispossessing their victims of their possessions.

2. However, two (2) members of the gang met their death after attempting to escape with the stolen items while the others fled. Fortunately, all the stolen items including computer gadgets, mobile  phones and a huge sum of money were recovered by Police Operatives from Gwarinpa.  

3. In another development on the same date, a notorious gang of armed robbers attacked and stole the belongings of a resident at Apo-Dutse along Apo axis, unfortunately, the daredevils shot the resident dead and left his security guard with a gunshot injury. Thankfully, the security guard is responding to treatment.

4. Consequently, the Commissioner of Police has launched a manhunt to arrest and prosecute all the fleeing suspects while commiserating with the families and friends of the deceased.

5. The Command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to the protection of lives and property within the FCT.

6. To report all suspicious movements within your vicinity, emergency or distress, call these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883. To report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line :09022222352

ASP Yusuf Mariam,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja