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FCT Police Arrest Robbery Suspects in Deadly Attack

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8 months ago

February 27, 2026

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FCT robbery suspects arrested over deadly Asokoro house attack as police recover stolen vehicle and valuables

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious armed robbers in connection with the killing of a security guard during a house break-in in Asokoro, Abuja.

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The suspects, Amaechi Edemba, 46, and Kelechi Nwokoro, 48, were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad after a complaint was lodged in January 2026.

Police said the duo were domestic staff of the victim whose residence was attacked. At the time of their arrest, officers reportedly recovered jewellery, laptops, wrappers and a silver Toyota Camry believed to have been stolen during the robbery.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to Josephine Adeh, armed robbers broke into the Asokoro residence, murdered the on-duty security guard, Ishaku Marcus, and made away with cash and other valuables before fleeing.

Between February 12 and 19, 2026, operatives tracked down and arrested the two principal suspects.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Kelechi Nwokoro had previously been employed as a security guard by the complainant but was disengaged from service in January 2026 over alleged negligence. Police said resentment over the dismissal allegedly motivated the plot.

Investigators disclosed that Kelechi Nwokoro allegedly conspired with Amaechi Edemba and recruited four additional accomplices from neighbouring Nasarawa State to execute the robbery.

Leveraging prior knowledge of the premises, Kelechi Nwokoro allegedly disabled the closed-circuit television system and cut off the electricity supply before leading the gang into the house.

When confronted by the on-duty guard, the attackers overpowered him, leading to his death, before escaping with valuables and the vehicle, police said.

Upon arrest, the stolen Toyota Camry and other exhibits were recovered. Authorities stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang who are still at large.

The Commissioner of Police, Miller G. Dantawaye, commended the officers involved in the operation for what he described as a professional and swift response.

Miller G. Dantawaye also urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to profile domestic staff through the police before employment and to remain vigilant at all times.

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Josephine Adeh reiterated the Command’s call for the public to promptly report suspicious activities, assuring residents that information provided would be treated with confidentiality as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security across the territory.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.