Dare Babalola
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of two suspects believed to be involved in a string of armed robberies and murder cases in the territory.
In a statement issued to journalists on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, quoted the FCT Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, as saying, “Following a complaint that armed robbers broke into a residence in the Asokoro area of the FCT in January 2026, murdered a security guard on duty, and stole an unspecified amount of cash, a vehicle, and other valuables, police operatives attached to the FCT Police Command Scorpion Squad launched an intelligence-led operation to apprehend the suspects.
“Between 12th and 19th February 2026, the operation led to the arrest of two principal suspects: Amaechi Edemba (male, 46) and Kelechi Nwokoro (male, 48) in connection with the incident.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Kelechi Nwokoro was formerly employed as a security guard by the complainant but was dismissed in January 2026 due to negligence while on duty. Driven by resentment over his dismissal, he conspired with Amaechi Edemba and recruited four additional accomplices from Nasarawa State to execute the robbery.
“Leveraging his prior knowledge of the premises, Kelechi disabled the CCTV surveillance system and cut off the electricity supply before leading the armed gang into the residence. The suspects were confronted by a security guard on duty, Ishaku Marcus, but they overpowered and strangled him to death before stealing cash, jewellery, laptops, wrappers, a silver Toyota Camry, and other valuables.
“Upon their arrest, the stolen vehicle and other exhibits were recovered. Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the remaining members of the gang, who are currently at large.”
Dantawaye praised the police officers for their professionalism and urged the public to thoroughly vet domestic staff with the police before hiring them.
He also called on the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.
