Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wasiu Abiodun

June 18, 2026

Four suspected motorcycle robbers arrested in Minna

The police identified the suspect as Suleiman Mohammed of Kateren-Gwari, Minna, and Umar Sabo of Kontagora.

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June 5, 2026

Niger: Police arrest suspect for alleged possession of locally made pistol

The police command in Niger says it arrested a suspect, Abubakar Alfa, with one locally made pistol and a cutlass at Katcha LGA.

May 27, 2026

Niger: Police say 27 suspected thugs apprehended, weapons recovered

Twenty-seven alleged thugs have been nabbed, and dangerous weapons and illicit substances have been recovered by the police in Niger.

Police say 27 suspected thugs apprehended, weapons recovered
May 22, 2026
May 17, 2026

Police arrest 20 suspected thugs in Niger, recover weapons

One of the miscreants attempted to attack a policeman with an axe and was shot in the leg and subdued,” Mr Abiodun said.

May 17, 2026

Niger police arrest four suspected fraudsters, recover two vehicles

The suspects were arrested while transporting a suspected stolen Volkswagen Golf to meet a buyer. 

four suspected fraudsters
May 12, 2026

Niger police arrest man over alleged motorcycle theft in Kwara

The suspect was intercepted by a police patrol team in Mokwa.

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May 11, 2026

Abducted ex-Niger SUBEB chairman regains freedom 

Mr Bawa-Niworo was abducted on September 29, 2025.

Alhassan Bawa-Niworo
May 7, 2026

Police nab Niger man for defiling minor

Zailani Suleiman, a 37-year-old resident of Angwan-Sarki Hausawa, Tungan-Mallam, has been arrested for defiling a 17-year-old girl in Paiko LGA.

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