{"id":1296,"date":"2025-08-12T14:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2025-08-12T14:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:03:03","slug":"niger-police-arrest-suspected-thugs-gang-leader-wanted-for-culpable-homicide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securityfocus.ng\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/niger-police-arrest-suspected-thugs-gang-leader-wanted-for-culpable-homicide\/","title":{"rendered":"Niger: Police arrest suspected thugs, gang leader wanted for culpable homicide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Niger State Police Command has arrested five suspected thugs, including a notorious gang leader, Jamilu Abdullahi, who was on the wanted list for culpable homicide, in two separate operations in Minna, the state capital.<br \/><br \/>Abdullahi is said to be associated with other notorious figures such as Musa Kaura, Kaule, and Gaiye, who have been terrorising the neighbourhoods of Anguwan-Daji, Limawa, New Market, and Maitunbi, all suburbs of Minna.<br \/><br \/>According to the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on August 2, 2025, a 19-year-old suspect, Jamilu Abdullahi (aka Zabo), was arrested in a raid around Stadium Road, Minna.<br \/><br \/><br \/>He explained that Abdullahi was found with a pointed sharp iron used for stabbing and robbing victims.<br \/><br \/>The PRO disclosed that Abdullahi was reportedly a gang leader and had been on the police\u2019s wanted list for suspected culpable homicide.<br \/><br \/>Abiodun also revealed that in a follow-up operation on August 6, 2025, the Anti-Thuggery Unit arrested four additional suspects in the Barkin-Sale area of Minna.<br \/><br \/>The command further explained that the suspects were found with dangerous weapons, including three sharp knives, scissors, and suspected cannabis.<br \/><br \/>All suspects are currently under investigation and will face prosecution once the investigation is completed.<br \/><br \/>The statement added, \u201cThe police are encouraging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities as efforts intensify to ensure the safety and security of Minna communities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Niger State Police Command has arrested five suspected thugs, including a notorious gang leader, Jamilu Abdullahi, who was on the wanted list for culpable homicide, in two separate operations in Minna, the state capital. 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