Gumi has transformed himself into the itinerant interlocutor of armed gangs and violent extremists.
The suspect was intercepted by a police patrol team in Mokwa.
The police spokesperson stated the suspects were arrested on May 9, 2026.
Mr Bawa-Niworo was abducted on September 29, 2025.
The Chadian army also confirmed the killing of a significant number of the militants during the attack.
The police command in Niger says it has arrested a suspected cultist, Agada Isaac, with a pistol and military items in the Bida LGA.
Several houses and properties were reportedly destroyed by a windstorm following heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger.
She said Niger has earned its place as one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural hubs.
“People lament, then go back and watch. People must challenge and talk to our faces that we’re not doing the right thing,” said Mr Ningi.
HEDA has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and stakeholders of widespread risks across Nigeria.
