Police Arrest 70 Suspects After Alleged FCT Robbery Video
The FCT Police Command said 70 suspects were arrested after a viral video alleged a robbery around Unity Fountain in Abuja, with 40 suspects retained for further investigation.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 70 suspects following the circulation of a viral video alleging a robbery around Unity Fountain in the Maitama area of Abuja. The command said the video prompted Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi to order an immediate raid of identified criminal hotspots around Unity Fountain and its environs. The development was disclosed by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement issued on September 14, 2026.
According to the police, operatives of the Maitama Division conducted coordinated raids across identified criminal flashpoints following the commissioner’s directive. The operations resulted in the arrest of 70 suspects. Police said 30 of those arrested were released after preliminary screening and due process, while the remaining 40 suspects were retained in custody as investigations continued.
The command said the alleged robbery victim was later brought in as part of the investigation. According to the police statement, the victim identified two of the suspects as people he recognised from the reported incident. The two identified suspects, together with the other persons still in custody, remained under investigation as detectives worked to establish their individual roles and the circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery.
Police authorities said the investigation had been expanded to determine whether other individuals were connected to the incident. The command is also expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the viral video and the alleged robbery while investigators continue gathering evidence. The arrest of a suspect does not by itself establish guilt, and any further legal action will depend on the outcome of the investigation and subsequent judicial proceedings.
The FCT Police Command said the operation formed part of its broader efforts to address criminal activities around identified hotspots in Abuja. Authorities urged members of the public to provide credible information that could assist investigations and improve security. The 40 suspects retained in custody remain subject to the ongoing investigation, while the command continues efforts to establish the full circumstances.
