Police detectives from the Dei-Dei ‘B’ Division in the FCT have arrested four suspected armed robbers at their criminal hideout at the Timber Market, Dei-Dei, on November 21, 2024.
The operation, based on credible intelligence, resulted in the arrest of four suspects Nura Halilu, Salim Mohammed, Saifullahi Usman and Usman Mohammed.
Investigations revealed that the hideout belongs to their gang leader, who is currently at large, and that it served as a hub for drug dealing, stolen phones, and other crimes.
During the raid, the following items were recovered One (1) locally made gun, three (3) live cartridges and three (3) expended cartridges, four knives, fake currency, and a large quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp,
One of the suspects, Ismail Tasiu, also known as “Old School,” confessed to operating in the area for over ten (10) years. Another suspect, Nura Halilu, admitted to being part of an armed robbery and drug-dealing syndicate led by a fugitive named Murtala.
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, says all suspects are currently in custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations.
Adeh added that the FCT Commissioner of Police advises residents of the FCT to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police promptly via the following numbers:
08061581938, 08032003913, PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.
