The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a serving officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during an armed robbery operation during which he shot a Bolt driver in Abuja.
A report by security expert Zagazola Makama said that the incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2025 at about 12:10 a.m., when a distress call was received from City View Estate in the Galadimawa area reporting an armed robbery attempt.
“The sources said that the suspect, an Inspector with the NDLEA FCT Command (names withheld), allegedly attempted to rob and hijack a Toyota Corolla with registration number KWL 736 SZ from a Bolt driver, Mr Israel Emeka, while the vehicle was in motion.
“During the struggle, the suspect reportedly shot the driver with a locally fabricated pistol. The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, where he is currently receiving treatment,” Zagalo said in his blog, zagalo.org
He quoted police sources as disclosing that operatives from Galadimawa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), swiftly responded to the distress call and arrested the suspect at the scene.
A locally made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from him, the sources further disclosed.
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