Police foil robbery attempt and injure suspect in Abuja
A robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja was stopped by the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory. According to spokesperson Josephine Adeh, officers responded quickly to a distress call and confronted the suspects. One suspect was shot and taken to the hospital, while others escaped. The police recovered weapons and several items at the scene, and efforts are ongoing to catch the fleeing suspects.
What happened
- The police received a distress call at the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters on Friday, January 23, 2026, about armed robbers attacking motorists near MRS Filling Station in Kado.
- A response team from the Mabushi Division quickly arrived at the scene, prompting the suspects to attempt to flee.
- There was a pursuit and exchange of gunfire; one suspect was injured and taken to a hospital, while others escaped into nearby bushes.
- Items recovered included a black Volkswagen Golf 2, two pistols, a generator, mobile phones, an ATM card, and personal belongings.
- Commissioner Miller Dantawaye assured the public of continued police efforts to protect residents and urged vigilance.
