FRSC arrests 3 suspected ‘one chance’ operators in Abuja

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the Federal Capital Territory has apprehended three suspected members of a notorious ‘one chance’ syndicate terrorizing commuters in Abuja.

FCT Sector Commander, Mr. Felix Theman, confirmed the development during a press briefing on Friday.

According to him, the suspects one male and two females were intercepted by a patrol team led by Deputy Route Commander (DRC) Moses Gimba around Wuse, near the Zone 3 bridge.

“The team were alerted to the alleged one chance gang, having been alleged to have attempted pushing off their victim out of the vehicle they were using,” Theman explained.

The suspects, who were driving a Volkswagen Passat, ash in colour, attempted to flee when sighted by the FRSC patrol team. Theman said the officers gave chase as the vehicle sped off but was eventually trapped in traffic.

At Zone 4 traffic light near the AEDC office, the suspects abandoned the car and tried to escape on foot.“The two female members were unable to run and were caught, while the male suspect jumped across a wall of a building in an attempt to escape, but was also arrested. They were all brought to base by the FRSC patrol team, including their vehicle,” Theman said.

He noted that the Commissioner of Police was immediately notified and directed the Divisional Police Officer of Wuse Division to take custody of the suspects for further investigation.

“Though the suspects denied being a gang of one chance members, they admitted to being a gang of 419. The suspects have been handed over to a team of policemen from Wuse Division,” he added.

Theman also urged Abuja residents to be wary of unpainted taxis and remain cautious when boarding vehicles. He assured that the Corps would continue working to ensure safer roads and improved security across the FCT.