FCT Police busts one-chance robbery, kidnapping gang, rescues 2 victims

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

Police operatives have rescue two victims from a notorious four-man one-chance robbery and kidnapping gang in the Federal Capital Territory.

Four members of the gang identified as Solomon Tanko, Samuel Audu, Chigozie Joseph and Emmanuel Chidiebere as well as their operational vehicles and weapons were also recovered,
SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command said in a statement in Abuja.

Adeh said the operation followed a distress received by the Command on 8th October 2025, at about 10:09 p.m. at Life Camp Police Station by a victim who was in distress, alleging that she had been abducted by suspected criminals who demanded a ransom of ₦1,000,000 for her release.

The Police spokesperson said after the receipt of the report, police operatives from Life Camp Division immediately swung into action and the deployment of digital and tactical intelligence the suspects were arrested at Dape Village after a near-deadly confrontation with the police on 9th October 2025, at about 4:30 a.m.

“Two victims were rescued during the operation. However, one of them, who sustained multiple stab wounds inflicted by the suspects, was promptly rushed to Gwarinpa General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.

Adeh added that further investigation revealed that the suspects have been involved in a series of one-chance robberies around the Bannex and Kado areas, using a vehicle with tinted windows to deceive unsuspecting passengers.

She said the suspects also revealed that they had picked and robbed six victims, both men and women, before their arrest.

The Police spokesperson listed exhibits recovered from the suspects to include 15 international passports, two sharp daggers, two cutlasses, bloodstained documents, four mobile phones, two hammers, and three biros.

“The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” she said.

Adeh also quoted FCT Commissioner of Police as commending the swift response of the Life Camp Divisional Police Officers.

The Commissioner also urged residents to always trust the police and report incidents promptly for quick intervention.