Ex-Convict And Syndicate Leader, 5 Other Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested In Abuja Uncompleted Hospital Building

It was learnt that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted hospital building, marked as a blackspot in Utako village.
An ex-convict and syndicate leader and five other suspected armed robbers have been arrested by Nigeria police personnel in the Utako area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It was learnt that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted hospital building, marked as a blackspot in Utako village.

SP Josephine Adeh, Public Relations Officer of FCT police command made this known in a statement on Friday, noting that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday.

She identified the suspects as Basara Hassan, Daniel Charles, Adamu M. Oshiaka, Chancy Asidi, Saliu Al Hassan and Yusuf Iliyasu, aka Tablet, identified as an armed robber who left prison in 2023.

A locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.

The statement reads in part, “The operatives of FCT Police Command, attached to Utako divisional Headquarters, on 07/02/2024 at about 2300hrs, in a coordinated raid operation, arrested six (6) suspected armed robbers in an uncompleted hospital building which is a marked black spot in Utako village.

“The suspects; one Basara Hassan ‘m’ 41, Daniel Charles ‘m’ 27, Adamu M Oshiaka ‘m’ 32, Chancy Asidi ‘m’ 38 and Saliu Al Hassan ‘m’ 24, all from neighbouring states bordering FCT were arrested. A locally made pistol, two (2) live cartridges and wraps of substances suspected to be marijuana were recovered from the suspects.

“Further investigation about the recovered ammunition, led to the arrest of one Yusuf Iliyasu a.k.a Tablet, who is an ex-convict and the syndicate leader.

“While investigation is ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh psc, mni, wishes to assure residents of his unwavering commitment to make Abuja a hell for criminals and to ensure safety of all.

“He equally urges residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”