In a significant breakthrough, operatives from the Utako Police Divisional Headquarters have apprehended a couple and another individual involved in a series of ‘one chance’ robberies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its surrounding areas.
The arrested trio consists of Chukwudi Okorie (51 years old, male) and Chibuzor Okorie (43 years old, female), a husband and wife duo, along with Esther Gabriel (38 years old, female), all residents of Akaraka Gwagwa, FCT.
The arrests were made as part of an ongoing effort to curb the rising incidents of ‘one chance’ robberies.
A statement released on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed, “During interrogation, the suspects confessed to carrying out a series of ‘one chance’ related activities in the FCT before their apprehension.”
The police successfully recovered a Blue Mazda Car with registration number FCT 590 EV, which was used as the operational vehicle by the syndicate to carry out their criminal activities.
While investigations are still underway to apprehend any additional accomplices, Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and peace of the FCT.
He encouraged the public to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and use emergency lines for distress calls: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. The PCB emergency line is also available at 090222223527.
