4 arrested over alleged criminal conspiracy, causing hurt

The police command in Niger State, on Wednesday, said it has arrested four suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy and causing grievous hurt.

This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, in Minna.

According to Abiodun, on Dec. 24, 2025, a report was received from the Kpakungu division indicating that at about 6:30 p.m., a member of the vigilante was attacked by some thugs.

He said the thugs disarmed the vigilante member of his locally made gun and cutlass, inflicted injuries on him, and warned him to desist from arresting their cohorts in the community.

“Operatives from the Police Division immediately commenced an investigation upon receipt of the complaint, and on Dec. 30, 2025, at about 2 a.m., the suspects were arrested,” he said.

The PPRO said one of the suspects was arrested at his residence, adding that one sharp knife, two pairs of scissors, and packs of leaves suspected to be cannabis were recovered from him. He said the suspect confessed to the crime and identified his accomplices, who were also arrested with the exception of one individual currently at large.

The spokesperson added that the case has been transferred to the Anti-thuggery unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Minna. (NAN)

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