The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained two armed robbery suspects in connection with a heist at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja.
According to the police, the suspects were taken into custody during a gunfight on March 27 at approximately 3:20 a.m.
However, the police claim that their superior firepower overwhelmed the suspects, who then tried to escape while suffering gunshot wounds.
Three cars, two laptops, one drone camera, and two guns manufactured locally were found by the police.
A statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh: “On 27th March 2025 at about 3:20 a.m., operatives of the Mabushi Division responded swiftly to a distress call reporting ongoing robbery at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II. Upon arrival at the scene, the Police operatives were engaged in a gun duel by the hoodlums.
“A hot pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest of two suspects—Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi. The following items were recovered from the suspects: Two locally made firearms, three suspected stolen vehicles – Black Toyota Matrix (Reg. No. NBS 348 CP); Black Toyota Venza (Reg. No. ABJ 105 AV); Grey Lexus IS350 (Reg. No. RSH 295 CB);Electronic devices including: Two MacBook Pro laptops; one Lenovo laptop; one iPad; one PS4 gaming console; one Canon IP1224 camera; one drone camera”.
Adeh said the suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
She said: “The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, urges residents to take proactive security measures, particularly by installing tracking devices in their vehicles.
“This significantly enhances recovery efforts in the unfortunate event of theft or robbery.
