The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old father, David Tersoo over alleged domestic ass@ult on his wife

and three children in the Mpape area of the FCT.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed this to newsmen, said after successfully rescuing the wife and the children, the police recovered a pump-action gun in the operation. Adeh said while one of the children was found with visible bruises, their mother was later traced and placed in protective custody with her children.

She mentioned that the suspect who is a contractor with a history of domestic abuse, had locked himself behind a bulletproof door while armed.

‘’After sustained efforts, officers secured his arrest without casualties. A pump-action firearm, white powder, and other suspected illicit substances were recovered. 

He has been taken in for drug testing as part of ongoing investigations.” she said

The police spokesperson added that the FCT Commissioner of Police commended the Ministry of Women Affairs and the vigilant neighbors whose swift intervention helped prevent tragedy. He urged victims of domestic violence to speak out and assured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and ensuring justice.