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Wasiu Abiodun

March 12, 2026

Minna Heist: Five ways customers can avoid bank robbery in Nigeria

A broad daylight armed robbery attack on Friday against a bank customer in Minna has exposed the underbelly of inadequate security across Nigeria.

Minna robbery; armed cops, bullion van
February 26, 2026

Niger: Police nab nine suspects for rape, sexual assault

He said the suspects had been transferred to SCID Minna for further necessary action.

Police Officer
January 30, 2026

53-year-old man dies during visit to female friend in Niger

The police said the woman had been arrested, and the corpse of the deceased had been deposited for examination to ascertain the actual cause of death.

Police
January 7, 2026

Police recover military unexploded ordnance in Niger

The police spokesman said that the device was identified as a UXO missile or military unexploded ordnance.

Explosive ordnances
January 4, 2026

Bandits kill over 30, kidnap many others in Niger

The police spokesperson said efforts are ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims.

Bandits with RPG
September 17, 2025

Police arrest six illegal miners in Niger

The police spokesman said mining equipment were recovered from the suspects.

Policemen
August 31, 2025

Nigeria mob lynches woman over alleged blasphemy in Niger State

Amnesty International said that authorities must curtail the impunity responsible for an increase in mob violence.

Gov. Umaru Bago
August 18, 2025

Salesgirl steals N29 million worth of goods from employer to rent apartment for boyfriend, meet family needs

He said two power generators, a smart TV, a freezer, a gas cylinder, shoes and other items were recovered from Ms Ogbonna.

Nigerian Police Force
July 30, 2025

Trafficking syndicate nabbed, 36 victims rescued in Minna: Police

The police command in Niger says it has arrested a 10-member syndicate in Minna suspected of specialising in international human trafficking.

Armed Cops
July 3, 2025

Police recover stolen truck laden with 900 bags of cement in Niger

Mr Abiodun said the police had begun an investigation into the case.

Niger map