Nigerian Police Release Documentary on 'One Chance' Syndicate Arrests

The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a documentary chronicling an extensive 18-month investigation into a notorious "one chance" syndicate responsible for numerous crimes against commuters in Abuja. The syndicate operated by drivers in collusion with passengers, targeting unsuspecting individuals who boarded taxis believing them to be safe.

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One-chance refers to the robbery where innocent commuters board a local taxi, thinking it is safe, only to be robbed by the driver in connivance with some of the other passengers in the vehicle.

The documentary, presented by the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FIDSTS) and Force New Media, details the syndicate's modus operandi. According to police reports, the gang, led by Solomon Abok, allegedly robbed, kidnapped, and extorted dozens of commuters. Approximately 45 victims have reported falling prey to the syndicate since 2025.

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They collected my iPhone 11 Pro, my other (three) phones, my friend’s laptop and two phones. They used our phones to borrow money from loan apps, extorted money from our bank accounts and beat us mercilessly.

Investigators revealed that the criminals used victims' phones to access mobile loan applications and transfer funds from their bank accounts. The documentary features harrowing accounts from victims, one of whom described being blindfolded, tied up, and assaulted after boarding a taxi with a friend. Their phones and valuables were stolen, and subsequently used to secure loans and drain their accounts.

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We have been on their trail.

The investigation also uncovered links to other high-profile cases, including the deaths of two nurses in separate incidents in January and February 2026. The police commander, Victor Godfrey, stated that the team had been tracking the suspects since January 31, 2025, after a woman was abducted and extorted of N11 million. The breakthrough came on June 2 with the arrest of the gang leader following sustained operations. Several syndicate members, including a 22-year-old named David Francis, have been apprehended and detailed their involvement in the criminal activities.

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The breakthrough came on 2 June when operatives arrested him following “sustained operations,”