The Mabushi Division of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command stopped a robbery attempt at the Royal Court Estate in Jahi II, Abuja.
Following a gun battle, the operatives detained two individuals. The event occurred about 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, following a distress call.
When the police arrived, the bandits engaged them in a shootout, but they were eventually overcome by superior firepower.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects, Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage in Jahi, were apprehended following a high-speed chase.
Adeh said, “On March 27, 2025, at about 3:20 a.m., operatives of the Mabushi Division responded swiftly to a distress call reporting ongoing robbery at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the police operatives were engaged in a gun duel by the hoodlums. However, the suspects were overpowered by the superior firepower of the police and attempted to flee with gunshot injuries.
“A hot pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest of two suspects—Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi.”
Adeh stated that items recovered from the suspects included two locally made weapons and three suspected stolen vehicles: a black Toyota Matrix (Reg. No. NBS 348 CP), a black Toyota Venza (Reg. No. ABJ 105 AV), and a grey Lexus IS350 (Reg. No. RSH 295 CB).
She added that the electronic equipment retrieved included two MacBook Pro laptops, a Lenovo laptop, an iPad, a PlayStation 4 gaming console, a Canon IP1224 camera, and a drone camera.
“The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Adeh added.
Adeh stated that the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, asked citizens to take proactive security measures, particularly by placing tracking devices in their vehicles to enhance recovery operations in the event of theft.
