She said preliminary investigations showed the suspects were part of a criminal network involved in kidnapping and banditry within the FCT and neighbouring states.
The police command in Abuja has foiled a kidnap attempt and recovered an AK-47 rifle in the Redeemed Church area of Byazhin, near Paze hills in Abuja.
Ms Adeh said that the exercise was part of proactive security measures for the ongoing examinations.
Mr Dantawaye said the redeployment was in line with the directive of the IGP.
The police command in the Federal Capital Territory has announced a restriction of movement from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the February 21 area councils’ elections in Abuja.
The police command in Abuja has insisted that bail is free and called on the public to report any officer who asks for money to release a suspect on bail.
Ms Adeh said the operation was in continuation of the fight against crime in the territory.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested.
FCT police commissioner Miller Dantawaye has ordered the immediate redeployment of the divisional police officer in Ushafa.
“Further investigations confirmed that the fatal shot, which claimed the life of the security guard, was fired by one of the suspects,” said the police.
