Police gun down 2 robbers while attempting to snatch Jeep in Abuja

In a dramatic incident in the Jahi area of Abuja, two suspected armed robbers were killed while trying to hijack a Prado Jeep at gunpoint.

This was confirmed by FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, during a press briefing at the police command in Abuja on Friday, where he also presented two arrested members of the robbery gang.

The incident occurred around 10:45 pm on Thursday. A four-member robbery gang encountered a crime prevention patrol led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of 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.

CP Igweh 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.

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.

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