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Police have arrested two suspected armed robbers.
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The suspect was arrested after the police force in the federal capital territory of Abuja was defeated by a robbery attack.
Agents from the federal capital police have withdrawn criminal activities in the state.
This is after thwarting the armed robber attack on the Royal Court estate of Abuja.
The order identified two arrested suspects as Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, resident of Jahi Tipper Garage.
FCT police spokesman SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the attack and arrest and noted that the suspects attacked the estate and tried to steal vehicles and other items before police rushed into the scene.
“On March 27, 2025, at about 3:20 am, the agents of the Mabushi Division responded quickly to a distress call, reporting on the ongoing robbery at the Royal Court Estate of Jahi II. Upon arrival at the scene, police armed personnel were hit by gun duels by homeless men, but the suspect was shot by higher fire pos by police and drivers and was shot by long-range shooting.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects by the police include: three suspected stolen vehicles: Black Toyota Matrix (Reg. No. NBS 348 CP), Black Toyota Venza (Reg. No. ABJ 105 AV) and Grey Lexus IS350 (Reg. No. RSH 295 CB), also two MacBook Pro laptops, one Lenovo laptop, one iPad, one PS4 gaming console, one Canon Both the IP1224 camera and a drone camera recovered from the suspect.
“The suspect is currently in custody and will be prosecuted in court after the investigation is concluded“Sp adeh added
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