The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested one suspected armed robber following the foiling of a robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., when a distress call was received at Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that three armed robbers were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado.
According to SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, a police response team from Mabushi Division quickly mobilised to the scene. Upon sighting the officers, the suspects attempted to flee, prompting a hot pursuit and exchange of gunfire. One suspect sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, while the remaining suspects escaped into nearby bushes.
Adeh confirmed that several exhibits were recovered at the scene, including the suspects’ operational vehicle—a black Volkswagen Golf 2 with registration number JJJ 112 DW—along with a Barreta pistol, a locally made pistol, a Firman generator, two mobile phones (Tecno Spark 4 and Tecno T353), an Access Bank ATM card, a catapult, pliers, footwear, clothing items, and a handkerchief.
Police have indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other fleeing suspects.
