Man killed by mob in Niger after theft accusation
A man named Sunday Pada was beaten and stabbed to death by a mob in the Korokpan area of Minna, Niger State, after being accused of theft. The Niger State Police, represented by Wasiu Abiodun, reported the arrest of several suspects connected to this and other crimes. The police also recovered stolen items and apprehended individuals involved in various criminal activities across the state. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, with all suspects and recovered items in police custody.
What happened
- Sunday Pada was killed on August 10, 2026, after being accused of theft and attacked by a mob in Korokpan, Minna.
- Four suspects—Ibrahim Abubakar, Aliyu Onah, Godwin Musa, and Aminu Bawa—were arrested in connection with his death.
- Police recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition on August 15 along a suspected bandits’ route in Rijau Local Government Area.
- Multiple suspects were also arrested for theft, extortion, fraud, and other offences in separate operations across Niger State.
- Investigations are ongoing, with all suspects and exhibits in police custody pending prosecution.
