Crime
FCT Police Arrest Ex-Guard Over Revenge Murder
FCT Police arrest former security guard for orchestrating murder during Asokoro robbery, recovering stolen valuables and a vehicle
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a security guard during a robbery in the Asokoro district of Abuja.
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The suspects, identified as Amaechi Edemba, 46, and Kelechi Nwokoro, 48, were former domestic staff of the victim and were found with jewellery, laptops, wrappers, and a silver Toyota Camry following their arrest.
Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh stated that the suspects, along with four accomplices still at large, attacked the residence in January 2026.
Nwokoro, previously employed as a security guard, was dismissed the same month for negligence, and reportedly sought revenge by orchestrating 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,” Adeh said.
The security guard on duty, Ishaku Marcus, was overpowered and strangled to death, while cash and valuables were stolen.
The police recovered the stolen vehicle and other items from the suspects and continue efforts to apprehend the remaining gang members.
Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, urged residents to verify domestic staff with police authorities and remain vigilant.
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The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, encouraging residents to report suspicious activity via the emergency lines 08032003913 and 08028940883.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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