Crime
Police arrest 16 for armed robbery, homicide, others
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Police Command says it has arrested 26 suspects for armed robbery, culpable homicide, cultism, and car theft, among others.
A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, on Wednesday revealed that four locally made pistols, five rounds of live ammunition and other dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspects.
Also recovered from them were six cars, N40,000, one mobile phone, and military camouflage.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Bala Ciroma, assures members of the public, especially FCT residents of the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property in FCT. He also commended FCT residents for partnering with the Command in its on-going fight against crime,” the statement read.
He said the suspects would be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are concluded
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