Olusegun Ariyo
The Niger State Police Command has effected the arrest of 11 suspects for alleged thuggery and breach of public peace in Chaichainiya, Kaduna road in Suleja LGA of the state.
The police command through the Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun made this disclosure in a statement in Minna.
Abiodun disclosed that on 6/3/2025 at about 11:00 pm, reports were received that youths and some secondary school students led by one Umar Idris, were fighting at Chaichainiya area of Kaduna road, over issues of lovers.
According to him, it was reported that during the incident, gunshots were heard from different directions which hit two victims on their laps; including one Nura and Imrana, 10 and 11, respectively.
The PRO stated that during the police covert operation, eleven suspects including the said Umar Idris were arrested and are currently under investigation.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that a personnel of a sister’s security agency was responsible for the shooting that led to the gunshot injuries of the two victims,” he said.
