The Niger State Police Command arrested nine suspects in separate raids targeting notorious crime spots in Minna.
The Niger State Police Command conducted raids on notorious crime spots in Minna, leading to the arrest of nine suspected criminals. Seven suspects were apprehended on December 17, 2024 at 8:45 pm in the Fadikpe area. They include Abdullahi Haruna (25), Aminu Mohammed (23), Mohammed Suleiman (22), Habu Lawal (23), Mohammed Umar (25), Saidu Hassan (22), and Abubakar Idris (23). Police found a sharp knife, cannabis, and illicit drugs in their possession.
In a separate incident, Umar Umar (24) and Ibrahim Shehu (20) were arrested on December 11, 2024 at 10 pm in Shanu village, Bosso, after a tip-off led to a sting operation. They possessed a sharp knife, a cutlass, cannabis, heroin, cigarettes, and various tablets. All suspects have been charged in court
CRIME ARRESTS RAID DRUGS MINNA
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