Niger State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, in connection with the murder of Adamu Jagaba, a block industry owner in Minna. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, made this disclosure on Sunday in Minna, the state capital. Abiodun said the incident occurred on December 7, at about 11:30am, when … Read more
The police in Niger State have confirmed the rescue of nineteen kidnapped victims who were abducted along Tegina-Zungeru Road on November 1. The spokesman of the command, Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, said the rescue came after a joint security tactical team was mobilised and trailed the suspected kidnappers. According to him, as a result … Read more
Suspected bandits have allegedly killed three persons between Bangi and Kotonkoro road in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger state. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday morning with the bandits blocking the road and shooting at moving vehicles on the road. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t … Read more
Police have arrested kidnappers connected to the murder of a village head in Niger State. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers connected to the killing of Mallam Abubakar Yahaya, the village head of Gusasse in Bosso Local Government Area, after … Read more
Police Arrest 32 Hoodlums For the killing of Policeman and Businessman In Niger EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Police Command has arrested 32 suspects in connection with youth restiveness that led to the death of two persons, including a policeman and businessman. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed in a … Read more
Bandits have abducted scores of travellers in Niger State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that bandits have abducted over 30 passengers at Garun-Gabas in the Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State. This online news platform gathered that the victims were abducted on Wednesday afternoon along the Zungeru-Garin-Gabas highway. It was further learnt that the victims were … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Abubakar Mohammed, along Suleja-Minna Road in the state. Police operatives attached to ‘A’ Division, Suleja, have been on the trail of the suspect from Eminence area, Suleja, before he was later apprehended. One locally-made pistol with two live cartridges and a jackknife were recovered … Read more