By John Joseph
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One Chance” Robbery Syndicate Busted: Three Police, DSS Impersonators Arrested in Abuja
In a major breakthrough, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended three individuals impersonating police and Department of State Services (DSS) officers, allegedly involved in “one chance” robbery. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, revealed this during a media briefing in Abuja.
The suspects, along with nine others, were arrested in different parts of the FCT for their involvement in the notorious “one chance” operations. Disu explained that the three impersonators would pose as police and DSS officers, targeting unsuspecting victims and demanding ransom for their release.
The suspects would stop victims in transit, forcefully eject them from their vehicles, and claim to be DSS officers on investigation. They would then take the victims to unknown locations, demanding ransom from their family members. In one instance, the suspects transferred N400,000 from their victims’ accounts using their phones and stole valuables, including iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung S20, and Samsung S8 Plus.
Following a complaint from Jeremiah David and Amaka Humina, police operatives trailed and arrested the suspects. Six vehicles, suspected to be their operational vehicles, and a locally made barreta pistol were recovered. Additionally, a Golf III Saloon vehicle used by another “one chance” operator was found burning in Kubwa area, along with the gang leader.
This arrest is a significant milestone in the FCT Police Command’s efforts to combat “one chance” robbery. The command has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents in the territory.
In a similar incident earlier this year, a couple and their accomplice were arrested for “one chance” robbery in Abuja. The trio confessed to carrying out series of one chance-related activities in the FCT.
The FCT Police Command urges residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to prevent falling prey to these syndicates.
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