Police arrest 31 suspected thugs over deadly clashes in Minna

Niger State police arrested 31 suspects after clashes in several Minna communities between October 16 and 29, 2026, left two people dead and several injured. On October 29, seven men were arrested around Albishir, Gurara and Gbeganu; police recovered weapons and suspected cannabis, and the suspects were charged with conspiracy, thuggery and causing grievous injury. Separate operations led to 11 arrests after an attack in Samande and 13 more following clashes between Angwan-Biri and Tudun-Fulani. Police said the suspects were charged in court and patrols would continue in the affected communities.