Maitama Robbery: Police Raid Black Spots, Arrest 70 Suspects
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 70 suspected hoodlums following coordinated raids on identified criminal black spots around Unity Fountain and its environs in Maitama, Abuja. The operation was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, following a viral video alleging a robbery incident in the area. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, police operatives attached to the Maitama Division conducted raids across identified criminal flashpoints, leading to the arrest of the 70 suspects. Adeh said that after preliminary screening and due process, 30 of the suspects were released, while 40 others were retained in custody for further investigation. She added that in the course of the investigation, the victim of the alleged robbery was able to positively identify two of the suspects as persons he recognised from the incident. The identified suspects, alongside other persons still in custody, are being investigated as police work to establish the identities of other individuals who may have been involved.
The FCT Police Command said the operation was aimed at identifying and apprehending persons connected to the alleged robbery, as well as tackling criminal activities around Unity Fountain and surrounding areas. The command has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station. The police also appealed to members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing investigations and help prevent similar incidents. Residents can contact the FCT Police Command through its emergency telephone numbers, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns or suspicious activities. The command said investigations into the alleged robbery and the suspects in custody are ongoing.
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