The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

She said videos circulating on social media alleging police personnel shot NURTW members were “false and misleading.”

Adeh added that the videos were intended to “arouse public sentiment and misinform residents.”

She said the command received a distress call at about 7:00 a.m. on Monday, reporting about 300 individuals storming the NURTW headquarters in Garki.

Adeh said the individuals, armed with cutlasses, bottles, bows and arrows, were reportedly removing items from the premises.

“In a swift response, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Mr Isyaku Sharu, led a team to the scene.

“Preliminary investigations showed the suspects were attempting to enforce a court order without court sheriffs or authorised officials present,” Adeh said.

She said the action escalated into a confrontation when other NURTW members resisted the move.

Adeh said one union member sustained a severe machete injury to the neck during the clash.

She said the victim was rescued, while others with varying injuries were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Adeh said the seven suspects had been charged to court and normalcy restored in the area.

She reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all FCT residents.

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.

The arrest was said to have followed clear directives issued by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, PSC, to ensure that all perpetrators connected to the heinous murder of the victim and other similar crimes within the FCT were swiftly identified and brought to justice.

Between 5th and 10th January, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, acting on reconstructive digital intelligence, tracked the victim’s mobile phone and conducted follow up operations at Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities within Kubwa Area of the FCT.

The police spokesperson said the intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the following suspects:

1. Saifullahi Yusuf (Male, 22 years) – from Kaduna State, resident at Dan-Tata Community, Dei-Dei, Abuja.
2. Ishau Yusuf (Male, 24 years) – from , Kaduna State, resident at Dan-Tata Community, Dei-Dei, Abuja.
3. Minka’ilu Jibril, also known as Dan-Hajia – from, Kaduna State.

The police pointed out that the first and second suspects were biological brothers.

She said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate that had been operating on and off within the FCT for several years, particularly during festive periods.

Further investigations, it was said, revealed that on 5th January, 2026, at about 5:50 p.m., Barr. Princess Chigbo unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle along the Kubwa Expressway, unaware that the occupants were criminals.

Upon entry into the vehicle, the suspects wound up the tinted windows and threatened the victim with weapons in an attempt to force her to pay ransom for her own release.

When she allegedly refused to cooperate, she was physically assaulted and pushed out of the moving vehicle along the Kubwa Expressway, resulting in her death.

The spokesperson said the suspects further admitted to dispossessing the victim of her Android mobile phone, which was later sold at Dei-Dei for the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (₦120,000). From which:

• Minka’ilu Jibril received ₦30,000
• Saifullahi Yusuf received ₦15,000
• Ishau Yusuf and another suspect currently at large, Musa, shared the remaining amount.

The police said during the arrest, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects:

• Five (5) scissors
• Two (2) sharp dagger knives
• Two (2) knives
• One (1) long chain used for restraining victims
• One (1) plier

The spokesperson stated further: “These items are believed to have been used in the commission of their criminal activities.

Investigation is ongoing, and intensive efforts are in top gear to apprehend the remaining suspect currently at large, as well as to uncover any additional criminal networks linked to the syndicate.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, PSC, commends the professionalism and dedication of the operatives involved and reassures residents of the FCT that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the Territory of criminal elements. Members of the public are once again advised to remain vigilant, avoid boarding unregistered or suspicious vehicles, and promptly report any suspicious activities through the Commands emergency numbers: 08032003913, 07057337653.”

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP  Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

The robbery operation on September 29  at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension in Mabushi area of Abuja, also led to the murder of Mr Barnabas Danlami, a security guard attached to the estate.

She said the arrest of the suspects behind the tragic incident followed the deployment of a Special Investigation Team led by Mr Aliyu Abubakar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID.

Adeh said the team, deployed by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, was assisted by the Commander, Scorpion Squad, ACP Victor Godfrey.

She said the team was deployed with a clear mandate, to track down and dismantle the criminal network behind the attack.

According to her, leveraging digital reconstructive intelligence and conducting coordinated operations across the FCT, Nasarawa, and Kaduna states, the team successfully apprehended 12 suspects and recovered some exhibits.

She said the exhibits recovered were one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, One locally made pistol, one pump-action gun, 36 live ammunition, two live cartridges, four mobile phones, two knives, one cutlass and one heavy flashlight.

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Adeh said all the  suspects were from Kaduna and Katsina states, adding that preliminary investigations had revealed that the gang procured their firearms from a yet to be identified supplier in Niger Republic.

She said the suspects had also confessed to participating in other armed robbery operations at Katampe 1, a hotel in Apo, and another in Zuba, all within the FCT.

“Further investigations confirmed that the fatal shot which claimed the life of the security guard, was fired by one of the suspects.”

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known on Tuesday in a statement issued in Abuja.

She said Maduagwu lost her life Monday morning during an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.

The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP, in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, described the incident as a cruel and senseless act that had no place in a sane society.

She stated: “To this end, the CP has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“He has further directed the deployment of intelligence and operational assets to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.”

The police spokesperson assured that justice would be served in the matter.

That was as he pledged the commitment of the command to public safety and the prevention of similar occurrences.

She urged members of the public to support ongoing investigations by providing timely and useful information to the police.

She also urged the public to always ensure they raised prompt alarm in every suspicious situation with a view to denying criminals the opportunity to carry out their evil plans.

The CP, according to her, had expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.

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FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

She said the suspects, including two daughters of the victim, conspired to fake the abduction in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja to demand ransom.

According to Adeh, the arrest followed a report by one Mr Innocent at the Jikwoyi Divisional Headquarters on July 30, after his 16-year-old daughter left home on July 18 for an exam at Government Secondary School, Karu, and failed to return.

He later received a call from unknown individuals demanding ransom for her release.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jikwoyi Division immediately launched a discreet investigation.

“Through coordinated intelligence gathering and digital tracking, the phone number used to contact the complainant was traced to a residence in Jikwoyi Phase II.

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“Operatives proceeded to the location, where they found the daughter in the company of two of the suspects, all seen eating and conversing freely, indicating no signs of distress,” she said.

Adeh said further investigations led to the arrest of the elder sister of the alleged victim and her boyfriend.

She said investigations revealed that the elder sister conspired with her boyfriend— legally married to another woman—to stage her younger sister’s kidnapping in a bid to defraud their father of N5 million.

“It was further uncovered that the staged victim was not only aware of the plan but was an active participant.

“She willingly stayed with the suspects throughout the period of her alleged abduction.

“The elder sister remained at home and feigned ignorance, watching her parents’ anguish and emotional distress as they struggled to raise money for the supposed ransom,” she said.

Adeh said the four suspects were currently in police custody and had voluntarily confessed to the crime.

She said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Adeh said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, had strongly condemned the act of betrayal and manipulation, particularly one perpetrated within the family.

He urged parents and guardians to pay close attention to their children’s emotional wellbeing and behavioural patterns to encourage regular and honest communication at home.

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Adeh said that the command, on July 23, received a report of the sudden disappearance of Mrs Chinyere Anaene, a 55-year-old nurse at Clear Hope Foundation Academy, Dawaki, Abuja, and Nanenter Yese, a one-year and two-month-old toddler.

“Later that day, while at the police station, the caregiver’s husband received a ransom demand of ₦250 million through her mobile phone.

“The command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit swiftly launched an investigation, employing digital forensics and traced the victims and suspects to Yelwa and Uke in Nasarawa State.

“On July, 29, Police operatives arrested a security guard at the school who was believed to be a possible suspect who later confessed to conspiring with his best friend, now still at large to commit the crime,” she said.

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Adeh explained that the suspects had lured Anaene to the school bathroom where they attacked and strangled her.

The FCT police spokesperson said the suspect then, took the child from a classroom and murdered him in the same manner.

She said the bodies of the victims were placed in a sack, transported using a scavenger’s cart, and dumped in a canal.

“The suspect led police to the location, where the remains were recovered,” she added.

Adeh expressed the command’s heartfelt condolences to the families of Anaene and Baby Nanenter and assured that justice would be pursued with full resolve on the matter.

Source: NAN

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

She said the victim was rescued following a distress report over an explosion that occurred on Monday at about 2:50 p.m. along Mararaba-Nyanya bypass.

According to her, upon receipt of the report, officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the command were immediately deployed to the scene.

Adeh said the affected area was swiftly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents.

She said a male victim was rescued at the scene of the explosion and promptly taken to the hospital, where he was said to be undergoing medical attention.

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“A comprehensive investigation into the incident, including detailed forensic analysis has commenced to ascertain the exact cause and nature of the explosion,” she said.

She enjoined the public to remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear, as there was currently no cause for alarm.

Adeh also, urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, objects, or movements to the nearest police station.

She said the command could also, be reached through its emergency lines on 08032003913, 08028940883 or 07057337653.

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

She said 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with the attack, which took place around the Banex Plaza area of Wuse 2 in Abuja.

Adeh stated that at about 2:20 p.m. on Friday, the command received a distress call about a violent assault on security personnel by members of the proscribed IMN.

She said members of the group were armed with firearms, cutlasses, catapults, sticks, stones, petrol bombs, and other lethal weapons.

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“Upon swift deployment to the scene, police and security personnel encountered intense gunfire from the attackers, resulting in serious injuries to three security operatives.

“They were promptly transported to the National Hospital, where one was pronounced dead,” she said.

Adeh confirmed that normalcy had been restored in the area while investigations were ongoing to ensure all perpetrators were brought to justice.

She said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, had condemned the unprovoked attack on security operatives by members of the proscribed group.

The CP stated that steps were being taken to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act, warning that attacks on security operatives would not be tolerated.

Adewale urged FCT residents to remain calm, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and report suspicious activities to the command on 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, or 08028940883.

Source: NAN

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Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

She stated that the interception and arrest reflected the command’s strong commitment to public safety and proactive crime prevention.

Adeh said operatives from Nyanya Division, in collaboration with National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, officials, apprehended the suspect.

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“The suspect was caught on March 24 at Nyanya bus terminal with the ammunition concealed in two 25-litre jerrycans of palm oil.

“During interrogation, he confessed he was paid N100,000 to transport the cargo from an unknown contact in Nasarawa State to Katsina,” Adeh revealed.

She said the arrest showed the FCT Police’s dedication to disrupting criminal networks and halting illegal arms that fuel violent crimes.

According to her, the suspect remained in police custody, and investigations continued to identify accomplices and expose the full extent of the smuggling operation.

Adeh added Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Isyaku Sharu, urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity promptly.

Source: NAN

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The reports indicated that the former CG was attacked in Area 1 axis of Abuja Tuesday morning.

Parradang was said to have been trailed from a bank where he had withdrawn money before he was killed after he was dispossessed of cash.

Debunking the claim, the FCT command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement said:

‘’On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into the hotel, paying a sum of Twenty two thousand naira (N22,000) for one night’s stay. Shortly thereafter, he directed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest who had come to visit to his room. This lady left the hotel premises around 04:00 p.m. of the same day.

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“Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 a.m. of 04 March 2025, a friend who is a military officer, concerned for his wellbeing, traced him to the hotel. Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to his room, where Mr. Parradang was found deceased, seated in a chair.”

Adeh said the Durumi Police Station was notified and officers promptly arrived at the scene, secured the area, took photographs, and collected all relevant evidence to preserve the integrity of the crime scene.

The body was said to have been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff are currently cooperating with Police investigations.

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