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Police Apprehend Armed Robbers In Abuja

The FCT Police Command on Sunday, arrested two suspected armed robbers.
It was gathered that the suspects were notorious for snatching motorcycles along the Galadinmawa-Durumi axis.
This was confirmed In a press statement by police spokesperson, ASP Yusuf Mariam, who said the arrest was made possible following credible intelligence.
She said the suspects Bello Waziri (24) and Yusuf Ali (21) both male, were arrested by Police Operatives of the Galadinmawa Division In Abuja.
The medium learnt that the suspects who were caught in the act confessed to being members of a three-man syndicate responsible for snatching motorcycles from unsuspecting riders at night.
She added that they use a hammer to hit their victims leaving them unconscious before taking their motorcycles.
According to her,”efforts are in place to arrest the third suspect.
“Exhibits recovered include; four (4) hammers, one (1) motorcycle, and one (1) blue colour Toyota Corolla.
“While noting that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations, the command spokesperson implored residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through the following numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line:09022222352”.

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