The police in the Federal Capital Territory [FCT] have arrested three suspected robbers at their hideout in Gimbiya Street, Garki Area 11.

Mohammed Mosco, 40, Sanusi Sani, 22 and Yakubu Lawal, 28, were said to have posed as scavengers to rob unsuspecting members of the public of their phones and other valuables.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include, 12 mobile phones, cutlass, five jack knives, one pair of scissors, one belt puncher, two army camouflage hats, one POS machine, packets of cigarette and a cash sum of N29,255, “ a statement on Monday by the FCT police spokesman, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, stated.

While reassuring FCT residents of its unwavering commitment to protect lives and property during the lockdown, the command urged residents to support its effort by being security- conscious.

It also encouraged them to report suspicious activities through its hotlines:08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.