Operatives of Federal Capital Territory Police Command, have arrested Chukwudi Okorie, Chibuzor Okorie, both husband and wife, as well as Esther Gabriel, suspected to be in connection with series of one chance robbery activities in the nation’s capital.
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, on Thursday, by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. The statement quoted FCT Police of Commissioner, Haruna Garba, as saying thus:
“In a streak of crime prevention operations between 9/1/2024- 10/1/2024, Police Operatives from Utako Police Divisional Headquarters arrested the trio of Chukwudi Okorie ‘m’ 51 yrs, Chibuzor Okorie ‘f’ 43 yrs both husband and wife and Esther Gabriel ‘f’ 38 yrs all residents of Akaraka Gwagwa, FCT, in connection with series of robbery, specifically one chance activities within the FCT and its environs.
“During interrogation, suspects confessed to have carried out series of one chance related activities in the FCT before their apprehension.
“A blue Mazda car with Reg No. FCT 590 EV, an operational vehicle used by the syndicate to perpetrate their heinous acts was recovered from one of the suspects.
“While investigation is still ongoing to apprehend other accomplices, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba psc, wishes to reiterate his unflinching commitment to ensuring FCT remain a safe and peaceful place for residents to stay without fair from any quarters of the Territory.”
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