Police Operatives of the FCT Command from Utako Police Divisional on Thursday arrested the three one chance operators.
Nigeriacrime.com learned that the suspects identified as Chukwudi Okorie 51 years, Chibuzor Okorie ’43 years both husband and wife and Esther Gabriel 38 years all residents of Akaraka Gwagwa, were arrested in connection with a series of robberies, specifically one chance activities within the FCT and its environs.
Speaking on the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh said the arrest followed a wave of crime prevention operations activated between Wednesday and Thursday
She said, “During interrogation, suspects confessed to have carried out a series of one chance related activities in FCT before their apprehension.
“A blue Mazda car with Reg No. FCT 590 EV, an operational vehicle used by the syndicate to perpetrate their heinous acts was recovered from one of the suspects.
“While investigation is still ongoing to apprehend other accomplices, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna Garba wishes to reiterate his unflinching commitment to ensuring FCT remain a safe and peaceful place for residents to stay without fair from any quarters of the Territory.
“He equally urges the populace to keep up rendition of distress calls and report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883