The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has scored a major victory against the "One-Chance" robbery gangs terrorizing Abuja. In a breakthrough operation, detectives arrested a three-man syndicate linked to the brutal murder of Barrister Mediatrix Chigbo, whose death sparked outrage across the legal community.

"One-Chance" robbery—where criminals pose as taxi drivers to trap, rob, and often harm unsuspecting passengers—has become a plague in Nigeria's capital. The arrest of the suspects, led by a driver driving a black Volkswagen Golf 3, peels back the curtain on the deadly logistics of these urban predators.

The Trap on Kubwa Expressway

According to FCT Police Commissioner Miller Dantawaye, Ms. Chigbo boarded the vehicle on the evening of January 5, believing it to be a regular taxi. "She was unknowingly entering a moving prison," Dantawaye said. Once inside, the men overpowered her, stripping her of valuables before inflicting fatal injuries.

• The Investigation: Using CCTV footage and tracking the victim's phone, intelligence officers traced the syndicate to a hideout in Suleja. The suspects reportedly confessed to multiple operations along the Kubwa-Zuba axis.
• A City on Edge: The murder of a high-profile lawyer has forced the authorities to act, but residents say "One-Chance" robberies are a daily reality. The police have now announced a crackdown on unregistered taxis and the tinted-glass vehicles often used in these crimes.

Justice, But at What Cost?

While the arrests bring some closure, the incident highlights the collapse of safe public transport in Abuja. For residents, every commute is a gamble. The police have urged the public to use only registered motor parks, but in a city starved of infrastructure, desperate commuters continue to take the risk.