By Deborah Nnamdi
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested several wanted suspects involved in armed robbery, drug trafficking, and car theft during a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions between October 9 and 18, 2025.
Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the operations were part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and curb criminal activities within the territory.
“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command arrested multiple criminal suspects linked to armed robbery, drug trafficking, and vehicle theft across various locations in the FCT,” Adeh said.
Those arrested include Manaseh Emmanuel (36), Dogora Ibrahim (21), and Ibrahim Idamusa (40), members of a notorious armed robbery gang allegedly led by Ibrahim Yakubu, also known as “Ycome,” who is currently remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
Similarly, operatives from the Life Camp Division arrested Umar Abubakar, Iliyasu Ibrahim, Usman Ibrahim, and Alkasim Abubakar for theft. Investigations revealed that they belong to a 10-man syndicate responsible for several violent robberies within Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mpape areas.
In another operation, officers from Mabushi Division apprehended Bello Mohd Tambuwal for stealing a 2019 Toyota Corolla, while one Paul Onogwu was arrested with 15 bags of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
Recovered exhibits include a cutlass, sword, jackknife, one stolen Toyota Land Cruiser, a black 2019 Toyota Corolla (Chassis No: JTNK4RBE1K3054902), a Toyota Camry (Reg. No: KRD 391 JF), and fifteen bags of Cannabis Sativa.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dantawaye Miller, commended the officers for their professionalism and urged all Divisional Police Officers to intensify their efforts against criminal elements in the FCT.
“The Command will continue to hit hard on criminal elements until every hideout is uncovered and the Federal Capital Territory is completely rid of crime and insecurity,” Miller assured.
