Police raid criminal hotspots, arrest 21 suspected thugs, recover weapons in Niger

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police raid criminal hotspots, arrest 21 suspected thugs, recover weapons in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on criminal activities in Minna, arresting 21 suspected thugs in separate operations. Weapons were also recovered during these interventions. Additionally, police arrested four suspects linked to the murder of the Village Head of Zhilu in the Fuka District.

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