FCT police arrest 11 armed robbery, one-chance suspects; recover 38 phones, pistols

On October 20, 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja arrested 11 suspects involved in armed robbery and 'one-chance' robbery. The arrests were made during a press briefing held at the Command Headquarters, where Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi provided details of the operation.

The police recovered three locally made pistols, 38 mobile phones, and other items during the arrests. While the Daily Post reported eight suspects specifically linked to 'one-chance' robbery, the FCT Police Command confirmed a total of 11 suspects. The police are continuing their investigation into the suspects' activities and the extent of their criminal operations in the area.

Reported by Nigerian Tribune, Daily Post, The Nation.