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Police Thwart Robbery Attack in FCT, Kill 3 Criminals
A deadly armed robbery attack in Filin-Dabo village, Abuja, ended in a fierce gun battle as operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, neutralized three notorious armed robbers.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the operation was triggered by a distress call received at 11:50 PM on Wednesday by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division.
“Acting swiftly, the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit mobilized alongside operatives from the 102 Battalion, Guards Brigade, the Civilian Joint Task Force, and local vigilantes.
“Upon arrival, the six-member gang attempted to escape into the bushes and launched an ambush on the security team. However, the operatives responded with superior firepower, engaging the criminals in a fierce shootout.
“Three suspects sustained fatal injuries and were confirmed dead at Kubwa General Hospital, while the remaining three are receiving medical treatment,” Adeh stated.
Weapons and Items Recovered
Following the operation, security operatives recovered a cache of weapons and other incriminating items, including:
• One AK-47 rifle (breech number defaced)
• Three magazines
• 19 live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
• Two locally made pistols
• Two knives
• One taser
• One mobile phone
• Assorted charms (suspected for fortification)
• Dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
Meanwhile, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, commended the joint security forces for their swift response and assured residents that crime will not be tolerated in the FCT.
He also praised the residents of Filin-Dabo for their cooperation and urged the public to remain vigilant by reporting suspicious activities.
Emergency Contacts
For emergency assistance, residents can contact the following numbers:
???? 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653
???? Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192, Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352
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