Police arrest 27 suspects during Eid-el-Kabir raids in Niger
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected hoodlums from several northern states during operations aimed at ensuring a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Police operatives raided criminal hideouts and blackspots in Suleja metropolis, recovering weapons and suspected illicit substances. The Niger State Police Command spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests and stated that investigations are ongoing. Authorities assured residents that similar operations will continue to maintain public safety.
What we know
- Wasiu Abiodun, spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the arrest of 27 suspects from Niger, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, and Yobe states.
- The raids targeted areas in Suleja metropolis, including Kantoma, Babangida Market, and Panteka (“Jungle”).
- Items recovered included mobile phones, ATM cards, fake IDs, clubs, cutlasses, swords, axes, knives, and suspected cannabis.
- All suspects are in custody and undergoing investigation and interrogation to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
- The police assured residents that raid operations will continue beyond the festive period to maintain peace and security.
