The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command says its operatives have arrested 70 suspects following a viral video alleging a robbery incident around Unity Fountain in the Maitama area of Abuja.
Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the command, said in a statement on Monday that Ahmed Sanusi, commissioner of police in the FCT, ordered an immediate and comprehensive raid of identified blackspots around Unity Fountain and its environs to identify and apprehend persons connected to the incident.
“In compliance with the directive, Police operatives attached to Maitama Division conducted coordinated raids across identified criminal flashpoints, leading to the arrest of seventy (70) suspects,” the statement reads.
“Following preliminary screening and due process, thirty (30) of the suspects were screened and released, while forty (40) suspects were retained in custody for further investigation.
“In the course of the investigation, the victim was able to positively identify two (2) of the suspects as persons he recognised from the incident.
“The identified suspects, alongside other persons retained in custody, are currently in custody, while investigations are being expanded to identify and apprehend any other person(s) who may be connected to the offence.”
The police spokesperson urged FCT residents to remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.
Adeh also asked residents to contact the command through its emergency numbers: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
