Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber following a gun battle during a robbery attempt, as other members of the gang managed to flee the scene.

In a Sunday statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the operation followed a distress call received at the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers, numbering about three, were attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in the Kado area of Abuja.

The statement reads, “On Friday, 23rd January, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a distress call was received at Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers, numbering about three (3), were attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in Kado.

“Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the police team, the suspects attempted to flee, leading to a hot pursuit and an exchange of gunfire, during which one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes.”

The statement added, “The following exhibits were recovered at the scene; the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black-coloured Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW; one (1) Barreta pistol, one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) Firman generator; one (1) Tecno Spark 4 Android phone; one (1) Tecno T353 mobile phone; one (1) Access Bank ATM card; one (1) catapult; one (1) pair of pliers; one (1) pair of canvas shoes; two (2) pairs of slippers; one (1) singlet; one (1) cap; one (1) jacket; one (1) T-shirt; and one (1) handkerchief.

“Efforts are currently ongoing to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassures the residents of Abuja of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

Dantawaye urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.