Moses Ofodeme
The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), has arrested three suspects who disguised as scavengers; to rob victims of their phones and other valuables in Abuja.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
He said police operatives from Garki Division of the Command arrested the suspects on Saturday; during raid of their hideout around Gimbiya Street, Area 11, in Abuja.
According to him, exhibits recovered from the suspects include; 12 mobile phones, one cutlass, five jack knives, one pair of scissors and one belt puncher.
Other exhibits are two army camouflage hats, one POS machine; packets of cigarette and cash sum of N29,255.
He said the arrest of the suspects was in line with the commitment of the command; to provide adequate security for FCT residents during the covid-19 lockdown period.
“The FCT Police Command wishes to assure residents that, while the COVID-19 lockdown is still in place; adequate security measures have been deployed to protect lives and property,” he said.
Manzah enjoined residents to support the command in its efforts to curb crimes; by being security conscious and reporting suspicious activities.
He urged residents to call the command through its hotlines on 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.