Abuja Police Arrest Three Suspected Robbers, Recover Three Pistols

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested three suspected armed robbers in separate operations in Abuja, recovering three locally made pistols, live cartridges and other items allegedly connected to robbery cases.

FCT Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi disclosed the arrests on Thursday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja, according to the report.

The arrests involved two suspects, Jamilu Abdulsalam and Ibrahim Isah, who were allegedly linked to a robbery syndicate operating in Abuja and neighbouring states, as well as another suspect, Chibuike Odeh, who was arrested in connection with a reported robbery in the Daki-Biyu area of Jabi.

Key Takeaways

The FCT Police Command announced the arrests of three suspected armed robbers in separate operations.
Police said three locally made pistols and three live cartridges were recovered during one operation.
Jamilu Abdulsalam and Ibrahim Isah were allegedly linked to a robbery syndicate operating across Abuja and parts of Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states.
Chibuike Odeh was arrested following a robbery complaint lodged at Jabi Police Division on October 18, 2026.
Police said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations were concluded.

Two Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Robbery Syndicate

According to Sanusi, Jamilu Abdulsalam and Ibrahim Isah were arrested after intelligence reports helped police operatives track them down.

The commissioner said the two suspects had been on the command’s wanted list over their alleged involvement in a robbery syndicate operating in Abuja and parts of Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states.

He alleged that members of the syndicate monitored their targets’ movements and daily routines before attacking them at gunpoint and stealing their valuables.

Sanusi further alleged that the suspects had just carried out a robbery and were attempting to leave the FCT for a hideout in Nasarawa State when they were arrested.

“At the time of their arrest, they had just successfully carried out an armed robbery operation and were attempting to leave the FCT for their hideout in Nasarawa State,” the commissioner said.

Police Recover Three Locally Made Pistols

The commissioner disclosed that operatives recovered three locally made pistols and three live cartridges during the operation involving Abdulsalam and Isah.

He said the suspects would be charged to court after the investigation had been concluded.

The supplied report does not state whether the recovered weapons have been independently linked to a particular robbery or whether the suspects have entered a plea before a court.

Another Suspect Arrested in Jabi

In a separate operation, police arrested another suspected armed robber, Chibuike Odeh, in the Daki-Biyu area of Jabi District in the FCT.

Sanusi said the arrest followed a robbery complaint lodged at Jabi Police Division on October 18, 2026.

According to the commissioner, the victim was returning home from work after reporting the incident when she was allegedly attacked. The suspect was accused of wearing a face mask, threatening the woman with a knife and forcefully taking her handbag, which reportedly contained an iPhone and other valuables.

The police commissioner also alleged that the suspect used the victim’s phone and ATM card to withdraw money from her bank accounts.

These allegations were attributed to the police account provided in the original report. The supplied material does not include a response from the suspect.

Police Explain How the Jabi Suspect Was Arrested

Sanusi said a surveillance team from Jabi Police Division was deployed after the complaint was received. He said officers subsequently traced and arrested the suspect at his residence in Daki-Biyu.

The commissioner described the operation in the following statement:

“Upon receipt of the complaint, a surveillance team from Jabi Police Division was deployed to the suspect’s last known location. Following a detailed investigation, the suspect was arrested at his residence in the Daki-Biyu area of Jabi,” Sanusi said.

The statement outlines the police account of how the investigation led to the arrest.

Items Recovered From Suspect’s Residence

Sanusi said a search of Odeh’s residence led to the recovery of several items allegedly connected to the case.

The items listed by the police were:

A bag
A sharp knife
An iron
A black face mask
A power bank
A voter’s card

The commissioner said the suspect and the recovered items remained in police custody.

The report does not establish whether each recovered item has been independently confirmed as evidence in the alleged robbery.

What Happens Next?

According to Sanusi, the suspects would be charged to court after investigations were concluded.

The supplied report does not provide a court date, formal charges filed by prosecutors or any judicial ruling in the cases.

The three men remain suspects in the allegations described by the police. Their guilt has not been established by the information provided in the report.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many suspected robbers did Abuja police arrest?

The FCT Police Command announced the arrest of three suspected armed robbers in separate operations in Abuja.

2. What weapons did the police recover?

The commissioner said officers recovered three locally made pistols and three live cartridges during the operation involving Jamilu Abdulsalam and Ibrahim Isah.

3. Who are the suspects named in the report?

The report identifies the three suspects as Jamilu Abdulsalam, Ibrahim Isah and Chibuike Odeh.

4. Where was Chibuike Odeh arrested?

According to the police commissioner, Odeh was arrested at his residence in the Daki-Biyu area of Jabi District in the FCT.

5. What was allegedly stolen from the victim in the Jabi case?

The police account said the victim’s handbag contained an iPhone and other valuables. The suspect was also accused of using her phone and ATM card to withdraw money from her bank accounts.

6. What items were reportedly recovered from Odeh’s residence?

The police said the search led to the recovery of a bag, a sharp knife, an iron, a black face mask, a power bank and a voter’s card.

7. Have the suspects been convicted?

The supplied report does not indicate that any of the suspects has been convicted. It says they would be charged to court after investigations were concluded.

Conclusion

The FCT Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected armed robbers in two separate operations, with three locally made pistols, live cartridges and other items reportedly recovered.

The police linked Jamilu Abdulsalam and Ibrahim Isah to an alleged robbery syndicate, while Chibuike Odeh was arrested following a complaint involving an alleged robbery in Jabi.

The cases remain subject to investigation and any subsequent court proceedings. The allegations should not be treated as proof of guilt.

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