The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 10 suspected traffic thieves and 20 motorists for allegedly driving against traffic, popularly known as ‘one-way’.
FCT Police Commissioner Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi revealed this on Wednesday while giving an update on the command’s recent operations.
Sanusi said the crackdown followed complaints from residents about criminals robbing drivers and passengers during traffic congestion, sometimes disguised as street vendors.
He said he had ordered the division’s police officers, particularly those operating in the city centre, to remove suspicious people from major roads and traffic points.
“So far, we have arrested ten traffic robbery suspects,” said Sanusi.
He listed the suspects as Umar Salihu, Yusuf Isah, Aliyu Hamza, Abubakar Naziru, Muhammed Musa, Yagugu Mohammed, Suwidi Jibril, Kasimu Taraba, Abubakar Sani and Aminu Umar.
According to him, the suspects are currently in police custody and are being investigated.
He also reported that 20 motorists arrested by the command for various traffic violations, particularly driving against traffic, were charged in court.
He further said that three victims were abducted from their residence in Nyanya area of ​​the FCT on August 14 and taken to New Nyanya in Nasarawa State where they were held by their abductors. According to him, police officers from the Violent Crime Response Unit, Team 1, tracked down the suspects with the help of information provided by a resident and arrested two people allegedly linked to the kidnapping.
He identified the suspects as Godwin Afekhide and Aaron Ogbu.
“All three victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families,” he said.
The police commissioner further revealed the arrest of suspects in connection with armed robbery, theft and alleged receipt of stolen property.
He said Ismail Tasiu, 32, was arrested at a hotel in Jabi following investigations into robbery incidents in Nyanya and Kubwa.
According to him, Tasiu was arrested along with Adamu Aliyu, 35, allegedly identified as a recipient of stolen items.
The police recovered from the suspects five motorcycles, three knives, a number plate and a cap with the inscription Kaduna State Vigilante Service.
“We also arrested six suspects in connection with robberies and armed robberies. Investigations revealed that the gang specialized in breaking into houses at night, stealing valuables and stabbing their victims,” ​​Sanusi added.
The Commissioner of Police assured residents that the command would maintain its operations against criminal elements across the FCT.
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