FCT police arrest 10 traffic robbers, 20 one-way offenders

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recently apprehended ten individuals suspected of engaging in traffic robbery and twenty motorists for allegedly driving against traffic, commonly referred to as 'one-way'. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi announced these arrests on Wednesday during an update on the command's recent operations.

The operation came in response to complaints from residents regarding criminals who rob motorists and passengers during traffic congestion, sometimes posing as hawking vendors. Sanusi directed Divisional Police Officers, especially those in the city center, to remove suspicious individuals from major roads and traffic intersections.

So far, ten traffic robbery suspects have been apprehended, with their names listed as Umar Salihu, Yusuf Isah, Aliyu Hamza, Abubakar Naziru, Muhammed Musa, Yagugu Mohammed, Suwidi Jibril, Kasimu Taraba, Abubakar Sani, and Aminu Umar. These suspects are currently under police custody and are undergoing investigations. Sanusi also disclosed that twenty motorists involved in various traffic violations, primarily driving against traffic, were charged in court.

Two individuals, Godwin Afekhide and Aaron Ogbu, were arrested in connection with a kidnapping incident in Nyanya, FCT, on August 14. The victims, who were kidnapped from their residence, were later rescued unharmed and reunited with their family. Additionally, six suspects linked to burglary and armed robbery were apprehended. Investigations revealed that the gang specialized in breaking into houses at night, stealing valuables, and inflicting harm upon their victims.

Sanusi assured the residents that the command would continue its efforts to combat criminal elements across the FCT.