Nigeria, April 24 -- The Nigeria Police Force said it has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, arresting two notorious suspects linked to a "one chance" armed robbery syndicate operating in the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas.

The suspects, identified as David Francis (22) and Emmanuel Ibenni, also known as "Markfish" (36), were apprehended on 8 March at Sambec Hotel in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, following actionable intelligence by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS).

According to a statement issued by police spokesperson Anthony Placid, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of a criminal syndicate that disguises itself ...