By Oluwakemi Kindness
The FCT Police Command has rescued two female victims from a suspected “one-chance” criminal gang and arrested one suspect following a violent confrontation with operatives in Abuja.
The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Abuja on the command’s operational activities covering March 24, 2026 to date.
According to him, the incident occurred on April 10, 2026, at about 4:30 a.m., when operatives attached to the Central Police Station, while on routine patrol, spotted a suspicious black Hyundai vehicle parked along a deserted road.
Sanusi explained that upon sighting the officers, three suspects immediately exited the vehicle and opened fire in a bid to evade arrest. The police team responded with superior firepower, leading to a gun duel.
“One suspect was injured and arrested, while others escaped into nearby bushes,” he said.
A search of the vehicle led to a shocking discovery—two female victims found tied up in the back seat. One of the victims reportedly told investigators that she had been raped while in captivity inside the vehicle.
The Commissioner added that further intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of another suspect, who was positively identified by one of the victims and later confessed to the crime.
Sanusi confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre as investigations continue.
In a wider update on security operations, the Commissioner revealed that 14 suspects were arrested and 17 stolen vehicles recovered within the review period.
The recovered vehicles include Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen, Range Rover, and other popular brands.
He assured residents that the command has intensified intelligence-led policing, surveillance, and targeted raids across the capital territory to curb “one-chance” robberies and other violent crimes.
Addressing recent rumours circulating on social media about the alleged influx of Boko Haram suspects into Abuja, Sanusi dismissed the claims as false and misleading.
“This is totally false. The command is not aware of any dumping of Boko Haram suspects or terrorists within the FCT,” he said, urging residents to disregard the report and continue their daily activities without fear.
He also warned against the spread of misinformation, noting that spreading false security alerts capable of causing panic is a criminal offence.
Sanusi further noted that new security measures have been deployed across the FCT to curb “one-chance” operations, even if they may cause temporary inconvenience to commuters.
“These measures are not for extortion but designed to make the FCT safer,” he said.
