The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering several exhibits.
In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15 am.
According to the statement, a distress call was received at the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.
“Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene,” Adeh said.
She explained that on sighting the police team, the suspects, who were about three in number, attempted to flee, leading to a pursuit and an exchange of gunfire.
“During the encounter, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes,” the statement said.
The police said several items were recovered at the scene, including “the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black-coloured Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW.”
Other exhibits recovered include “one Barreta pistol, one locally made pistol, one Firman generator, one Tecno Spark 4 Android phone, one Tecno T353 mobile phone, one Access Bank ATM card, one catapult, one pair of pliers, one pair of canvas shoes, two pairs of slippers, one singlet, one cap, one jacket, one T-shirt and one handkerchief.”
Adeh said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
She added that the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, reassured residents of the territory of the command’s commitment to security.
“He reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property,” the statement said.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the police through the command’s emergency lines.
Full Statement
FCT POLICE FOIL ARMED ROBBERY ATTEMPT IN KADO, ARREST SUSPECT AND RECOVER EXHIBITS.
On Friday, 23rd January, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., a distress call was received at Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers, numbering about three (3), were attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in Kado.
Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the police team, the suspects attempted to flee, leading to a hot pursuit and an exchange of gunfire, during which one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects fled into nearby bushes.
The following exhibits were recovered at the scene; the suspects’ operational vehicle, a black-coloured Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW; one (1) Barreta pistol, one (1) locally made pistol, one (1) Firman generator; one (1) Tecno Spark 4 Android phone; one (1) Tecno T353 mobile phone; one (1) Access Bank ATM card; one (1) catapult; one (1) pair of pliers; one (1) pair of canvas shoes; two (2) pairs of slippers; one (1) singlet; one (1) cap; one (1) jacket; one (1) T-shirt; and one (1) handkerchief.
Efforts are currently ongoing to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to the Police through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.
SP Josephine Adeh,
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.
26th January, 2026.