Abuja – Two suspected armed robbers were killed on Thursday night while trying to hijack a Prado Jeep at gunpoint in the Jahi area of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, police said.

The incident occurred around 10.45pm on Thursday, FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh said during a press briefing at the police command in Abuja on Friday.

While presenting two arrested members of the robbery gang, Igweh said, “A four-member robbery gang encountered a crime prevention patrol led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Mabushi Police Division.

“The robbers initiated a gunfight upon spotting the police, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.

“Two of the robbers were shot dead during the confrontation.”
The police boss revealed that the two arrested suspects, identified as Joshua Godfrey, also known as Dogo, and Abdulsalam Mamuda, both residents of Mabushi village, were apprehended following the shootout.

“While during the crossfire with our men, two among the four-men robbery gang whose names were identified as Joshua Godfrey A.K.A. Dogo and Abdulsalam Mamuda both of Mabushi village were arrested,” he said.

“A blue Toyota Matrix with the registration number BWR 626 JB, used by the robbers, was recovered at the scene.

“The suspects also led the police to another stolen vehicle, a Toyota Corolla with the registration number RBC 743 AH, believed to have been taken from another victim,” Igweh added.

Reaffirming the police command’s dedication to ensuring public safety, the CP “urged residents and medical facilities in the Federal Capital Territory to report any individuals seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.”

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