The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected miscreants in separate operations aimed at curbing thuggery, robbery, and other criminal activities across the state.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, operatives attached to the Tactical Support Team on June 4, 2026, foiled an attempted robbery along the Kwari-Begger/Maitumbi axis in Minna after spotting a group of armed youths allegedly trying to dispossess passengers in a tricycle of their valuables.
Three suspects identified as Sadiq Ibrahim (25), Abdulazeez Ahmed (25), and Ibrahim Abdullahi (26), all residents of Kwari-Begger, Maitumbi, were arrested during the operation. Police recovered two cutlasses and a jackknife from the suspects.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects intended to rob passengers of their mobile phones and other valuables. Police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang.
In a related development, police operatives attached to the Central Police Station, in collaboration with vigilante personnel, carried out raid operations on June 2 across PZ area, Sabon-Gari, Abdulsalam Quarters, Tayi Village, and Seyeno. The operation led to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of two sharp curved weapons as well as quantities of suspected cannabis.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.
Meanwhile, the command also announced the arrest of a suspect for unlawful possession of a firearm. On June 1, operatives attached to Katcha Division arrested one Abubakar Alfa at a public function after he was found in possession of a locally made pistol and a cutlass.
According to the police, the suspect failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the weapons and was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Minna, for further investigation.
In another incident, police recovered an abandoned vehicle along the Suleja-Minna Road. Acting on information received from residents of Farin-Doki on June 4, officers from Paiko Division, with support from community members, located a Volkswagen vehicle bearing registration number KUJ 113 SB, which had reportedly been abandoned by the roadside for three days.
The vehicle was evacuated to the police station for safekeeping and investigation, while efforts are underway to determine its ownership and circumstances surrounding its abandonment.
The Niger State Police Command reiterated its commitment to sustaining operations against criminal elements and urged residents to continue providing useful information to security agencies to enhance public safety.
