The Niger State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state, with the arrest of burglars in Minna and the recovery of 50 stolen sheep in Kontagora.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that two burglars were apprehended in connection with a housebreaking incident in the Brighter area of Minna, while another suspect was arrested for livestock theft in Kontagora.
According to the statement, on April 30, 2025, at about 11:45 am, police operatives attached to Chanchaga Division arrested Musa Audu, 43, and Abdullahi Garba, 45, both residents of Kwangila area, Minna. The duo reportedly broke into a residential apartment while the occupants were away.
“They gained entry through the window after damaging the burglary proof and carted away a 35-inch plasma television with its remote control and two aluminium cooking pots. The items were concealed in sack bags,” SP Abiodun stated.
He added that the burglars were apprehended with the support of vigilant community members and are currently being investigated at Chanchaga Division. They will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
In a separate incident, on April 27, 2025, at about 9:00 am, police operatives attached to ‘B’ Division Kontagora, in collaboration with vigilante members, arrested one Danrani Usman, 32, of Gengi village via Ibeto, in possession of 50 suspected stolen sheep.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed that he and one Isah, who is currently at large, stole the animals from Yangalu village in Magama Local Government Area,” the statement added.
SP Abiodun said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect as investigations into the cattle rustling continue.
The Niger State Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents and called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies.
