FCT Police Apprehend Alleged Armed Robbery Kingpin, Chukwuemeka Oputa, And Four Others

FCT Police Apprehend Alleged Armed Robbery Kingpin, Chukwuemeka Oputa, And Four Others

In a significant operation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has captured Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as ‘Pounds and Dollar’, along with four other individuals suspected of leading a gang responsible for a spate of armed robberies and other criminal activities in the nation’s capital……READ ALSO FCT Police Raid Bandits’ Hideout, Recover Exhibits

The arrest, made on April 4, 2024, follows the apprehension of Moses Hassan, a cultist and member of the same armed robbery syndicate, on February 14, 2024.

According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrested gang members include Praise Etta from Etung, Cross River State; Rafael Dav, also known as Raffy, from Guma, Benue State; and Thomas Akange from Markudi, Benue State. The police confiscated a cache of weapons from the suspects, comprising four locally fabricated AK47 rifles, three locally made rifles using cartridges, an English pistol, one locally made pistol, a Dane gun, three AK47 ammunitions, a 5.56mm assault ammunition, and an empty cartridge.

Adeh stated that all suspects have confessed to participating in numerous armed robberies and other serious crimes within the FCT and are affiliated with a cult group known as Vikings.