The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a notorious armed robbery gang linked to the m#rder of a security guard and the theft of valuables during a violent attack in Asokoro, Abuja.
According to a statement released by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrests followed a complaint that armed robbers invaded a residence in the Asokoro area in January 2026, where they killed a security guard and carted away cash, a vehicle, and other valuables.
She disclosed that operatives of the FCT Police Command Scorpion Squad launched an intelligence-led operation which led to the arrest of two principal suspects, identified as Amaechi Edemba, 46, and Kelechi Nwokoro, 48, between February 12 and 19, 2026.
Adeh mentioned that preliminary investigations revealed that Nwokoro was previously employed as a security guard by the complainant but was disengaged from service in January 2026 due to negligence. Investigations further showed that he allegedly conspired with Edemba and recruited four other accomplices from Nasarawa State to carry out the robbery.
The Police said the suspect leveraged on his prior knowledge of the premises to disable the CCTV surveillance system and cut off electricity supply before leading the armed gang into the residence. She mentioned that during the attack, the suspects were confronted by the on-duty security guard, Ishaku Marcus, but overpowered and strangled him before making away with cash, jewellery, laptops, wrappers, and a silver Toyota Camry, among other valuables.
SP Adeh added that the stolen vehicle and other exhibits have been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang who are currently at large.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged residents to profile domestic staff with the police before employment.
He also advised members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913 and 080289408830