Nine tinted vehicles suspected to be used for one chance activities within Abuja have been impounded by FCT Police Command.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the seizure was carried out by operatives of the newly created Operation Sting and anti-one chance squad created to rid the city of one-chance activities.
Confirming the development, the
Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna Garba said the impounded vehicles include: a Red Golf with Reg. No. ABJ 897 DC, White Peugeot 206 with Reg. No. JJJ 638, Ford Vita Black with Reg. No RBC 567 MK, a Nissan Almeira with Reg. No. AWK 260 IB and a Toyota Corolla Gold in Colour with Reg. No. ABJ 590 AE.
Others were a Mazda 323 Protege with Reg. No. RBC 258 XC, a Toyota Corolla Gold in colour with Reg. No. LD 364, and a Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. YAB 561, and a Black in a colour vehicle with Reg. No. ABJ 597 TH
“In a similar vein, on 22nd October 2023 Police Operatives from CPS while on routine patrol intercepted a Gold coloured Toyota Corolla with hand in scripted Reg. No. RSH 287 is suspected to be used for one-chance activities at phase 1 Federal Secretariat.
“On sighting Police Operatives, the suspect took to his heels leaving behind both the car and the victim whom he had attempted to rob.
“In the course of searching the vehicle, a locally made pistol, jack knife and a rope were recovered from the vehicle.
On the missing organ incident, the CP while announcing the arrest of suspects said, “On 15th October, 2023 following a distress call that one Alhaji Tijani Yakubu of Kabusa village was being lynched by irate youths on allegation of causing the disappearance of a male organ of one Emmanuel Danladi, Police operatives from Kabusa Division swung into action and rescued the injured victim.
“Both the suspect and the victim were subsequently taken to the hospital for medical attention and examination, unfortunately, Alhaji Tijani was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.
“However, the male genital of Emmanuel Danladi who raised the false alarm that his penis has disappeared was confirmed intact and active by a Medical doctor.
“He is in custody along with two others who resort to mob action resulting in the death of Alhaji Tijani. The suspects will soon be arraigned in court.
“In a similar vein, on 21st October 2023 following a distress call that one Mathew Michael aka (Stress D) is about to be lynched by an angry mob at Apo primary school, Police operatives from Apo Division Swiftly mobilised to the scene and rescued him.
“A lifeless body of a male (name Unknown) was also discovered on the ground.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Mathew Michael and one Ezekiel (surname unknown) a wanted and notorious cultist currently at large, murdered the decease which resulted in the mob action on him.
“Suspect is cooperating with the Police to arrest his accomplice who is currently on the run.
On further arrests, the CP said, “On 15th October 2023 following a distress call of a robbery incident at the residence of one Dayo Balogun of Zone B Apo resettlement, Police operatives from Apo division swiftly mobilised to the scene and apprehended one Ogbonna Ezechukwu of Area 1.
“The said Ogbonna Ezechukwu is a notorious and wanted armed robber who has broken into many homes within Apo axis with members of his gang who are presently at large.
“A bag containing gold earrings, a laptop, four wrist watches and other valuables was recovered from the suspect. He is assisting the Police to arrest his accomplices on the run.
“In a similar development, on 15 October 2023 Police operatives from Mpape Division while on routine patrol arrested one Musa Ayelolo, a tipper driver and recovered a locally made pistol with two (2) live cartridges from him.
The suspect will be charged to court after the investigation.