The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested several suspects linked to alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, drug peddling and other criminal activities across the state.
The Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, said three suspected members of a gang allegedly operating under the guise of a Yan Sakai vigilante group were arrested on August 23, 2026, at Uraga village in Mariga Local Government Area.
The suspects were arrested by police surveillance operatives attached to the Kontagora Area Command following credible information about their alleged activities.
According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects and four others formed a seven-member syndicate allegedly using the guise of a vigilante group to perpetrate kidnapping and armed robbery. The suspects were also said to have allegedly confessed to killing at least three victims during their alleged kidnapping operations and stealing their motorcycles.
The police said further investigation showed that the stolen motorcycles were allegedly sold to one Awalu of Beri, while a search of the suspects’ residences led to the recovery of one pump-action rifle. The Command said efforts were ongoing to arrest the alleged receiver and other members of the gang.
In another development, the police said a man was arrested in Tafa Local Government Area of Kaduna State for allegedly converting a Bajaj motorcycle entrusted to him for personal use and subsequently absconding. The motorcycle was recovered and released to its rightful owner after the suspect was charged to court.
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