Eleven Arrested for Thuggery and Public Disturbance in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested eleven individuals in Suleja for alleged thuggery and breach of public peace following a violent altercation among youths. Gunfire during the incident resulted in injuries to two young victims. The arrested suspects, including the leader Umar Idris, are under investigation as a police inquiry continues.

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended eleven individuals for their involvement in thuggery and public disorder in the Chaichainiya area of Kaduna road, Suleja Local Government Area. This announcement was made by the Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement issued in Minna.

The incident occurred on March 6, 2025, around 11:00 PM, when reports surfaced of youths and secondary school students, led by a certain Umar Idris, engaging in a violent altercation over personal relationships. During this event, gunfire was reported, resulting in injuries to two young victims, Nura, aged 10, and Imrana, aged 11.

As part of a covert police operation, authorities detained the eleven suspects, including Umar Idris, who are now undergoing investigation. Preliminary inquiries indicate that a member of a nearby security agency was implicated in the gunfire that caused the injuries sustained by the two children.

In summary, eleven suspects have been arrested following a violent confrontation among youths in Niger State, which led to gunfire injuring two minors. The police are conducting further investigations to determine the specifics of the incident, particularly the involvement of a security personnel in the shooting.

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