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FCT Police Arrest Six “One Chance” Robbery Suspects, Neutralize One, Rescue Victim

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a notorious “one chance” robbery syndicate, neutralized one suspect, rescued a victim, and recovered the gang’s operational vehicle in a major security operation.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Saturday that the arrests were made on August 6, 2025, by operatives of the Anti-One Chance Unit during patrols across the FCT and surrounding areas.

According to Adeh, the operation began when officers spotted a victim, identified as Angel Patrick, being pushed out of a moving vehicle along the Kubwa Expressway at about 8:30 a.m. One patrol team quickly rescued her and took her to Zankwochi Hospital, Mabushi, for urgent medical attention, while another team, consisting of undercover officers, pursued the fleeing suspects to the Aso area of Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

A gun battle ensued during the chase, leading to the arrest of five suspects — Jude Simon of Mararaba, Emmanuel Akor, Daniel Benson, Uche Thomas, and Tope Ola — all residents of Mpape. One suspect was fatally wounded during the exchange of fire and later confirmed dead at Asokoro General Hospital.

Adeh revealed that preliminary investigations showed one of the suspects, John Simon, had previously been arrested in December 2024 for the same crime and remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre.

Items recovered from the gang include a dark grey Toyota Corolla used in their operations, six ATM cards suspected to belong to previous victims, a jackknife, ₦115,000 cash, and other personal belongings.

“The suspects, who freely confessed to being ‘one chance’ operators, admitted they had been involved in the crime for several years,” Adeh stated.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, commended the operatives for their bravery and professionalism, assuring residents of the command’s determination to rid the capital of criminal syndicates.

He urged the public to remain vigilant when boarding vehicles and to use only approved motor parks.

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