Daredevil armed robbers on Saturday killed one Bashir Dauda at Volcano Peak Court Hotel 4th Avenue, Gwarimpa in Abuja.
The victim was quickly rushed to Federal Medical Center Jabi where doctors on duty confirmed him dead. The corpse was released on the request of the family to be buried according to Islamic rites.
FCT Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement issued Sunday said the robbery incident took place around 03:35a.m.
She said: “On the 15/06/2024 at about 05:07a.m a distress call was received by the FCT Police Command that a robbery incident had taken place at Volcano Peak Court Hotel 4th Avenue around 03:35a.m.
“Operatives from Gwarimpa Police Division immediately deployed to the scene, secured the premises and discovered that one Bashir Dauda had been shot by the attackers.
“The victim was quickly rushed to Federal Medical Center Jabi where doctors on duty confirmed him dead. The corpse was released on the request of the family to be buried according to Islamic rites.”
Adeh noted that investigation was still ongoing in a bid to apprehend the culprits while further developments will be communicated in due course.
The FCT Police Command advised residents to always be conscious of their surroundings, saying when they notice suspicious activities, they should call the police immediately.