Niger State Police Arrest Five Suspected Armed Robbers

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Suspected armed robbers allegedly attacked a residence in the Top Medical area of Tunga, Minna, leaving two victims injured and making off with money and valuables. The Niger State Police have announced the arrest of five suspects, citing a Crime Bulletin issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Wasiu Abiodun. The suspects, armed with cutlasses and knives, were traced to a residence in Flamingo, Maitumbi, Minna, after a report of an armed robbery incident on July 9, 2023. The police team apprehended the suspects, who confessed to multiple robberies in various locations in Minna over the past two months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five suspects were arrested for armed robbery in the Top Medical area of Tunga, Minna, with two victims injured and money and valuables stolen.
  • The suspects were identified as Anthony Ibrahim (25), Abubakar Ibrahim (27), Mikhail Ibrahim (25), Danjuma Ibrahim (58), and James Ibrahim (19).
  • The suspects allegedly confessed to multiple robberies in various locations in Minna over the past two months.
  • Over ten victims identified the syndicate, and some of the stolen properties have been recovered.
  • Recovered exhibits include N215,000, 102,000 Francs CFA, 4,000 Korean WON, 13 handsets, a computer laptop, three wristwatches, and various tools.
  • The suspects are currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna.
  • The police assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate who are still at large.

Statistics:

  • Five suspects were arrested for armed robbery in Minna.
  • Over ten victims identified the syndicate as responsible for the robberies.
  • The suspects underwent interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna.
  • Recovered exhibits include:

+ N215,000

+ 102,000 Francs CFA

+ 4,000 Korean WON

+ 13 handsets

+ 1 computer laptop

+ 3 wristwatches

+ Various tools

  • The suspects were allegedly involved in multiple robberies in various locations in Minna over the past two months.

Sources:

  • Police Crime Bulletin issued by DSP Wasiu Abiodun, Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command.