Niger Police Arrest Suspected Burglars and Sheep Thief in Minna

Niger State Police arrested two burglary suspects in Minna on April 30, 2025. The suspects had stolen items from a residence before being caught by neighbors. Additionally, police apprehended Danrani Usman for allegedly stealing 50 sheep, naming an accomplice who remains at large. Investigations are ongoing.

In a swift response to a burglary attempt, Niger State Police apprehended two suspects in Minna, the state capital. The men, 43-year-old Musa Audu and 45-year-old Abdullahi Garba, were caught trying to rob a residence in the Brighter Area on April 30, 2025. They had entered through a window, reportedly making off with a plasma television, remote control, and an aluminum pot before vigilant neighbors intervened.

According to the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, the incident took place when police were absent from the area. Abiodun provided details, stating, “Around 11:45 AM, police operatives from Chanchaga Division arrested the two men. Their stolen items were packed into sacks when community members alerted the police.” The suspects are currently undergoing investigation and will soon face court prosecution.

In a related incident, police also detained Danrani Usman, a 32-year-old from Gengi village, for the alleged theft of 50 sheep. Usman has reportedly named an accomplice, Isah, who remains at large, as the one who aided in stealing these animals from Yangalu village in Magama Local Government Area.

Abiodun commented on Usman’s case, saying, “On April 27, 2025, police and vigilante members arrested Usman with the suspected stolen sheep. During interrogation, Usman admitted that he and Isah stole the sheep from Yangalu village.” The police are actively working to locate Isah, while they also investigate the broader issue of cattle rustling in the region.

The Niger State Police continue to take a stand against crime, with swift arrests made in two significant incidents involving burglary and cattle theft. The suspects, Musa Audu and Abdullahi Garba, are under investigation with impending court proceedings, while efforts are underway to apprehend Danrani Usman’s accomplice. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding security and crime in Niger State.

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