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Police arrest one-chance robbery syndicate in Abuja, recover nine phones

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a ‘One-Chance’ robbery syndicate in Abuja.

The suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 20, 2026, around the Court of Appeal Junction.

Police identified the suspects as Okwudili Benjamin, 41, and Chinedu Mbaka, 37. They were intercepted while operating in a Toyota Camry.

Exhibits recovered from them include nine Android phones, pliers, a wheel lock and other items suspected to be tools for their operation.

Further investigation led to the arrest of their alleged receiver, Osondu Benard, at NPC Junction, Nyanya.

The police said the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.