Police arrest 147 suspects in Niger raids, recover weapons, cannabis

Police in Niger State have apprehended 147 suspects in a series of operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and curbing alleged thuggery across the state. The arrests followed targeted raids on criminal hideouts and areas identified as hotspots for illegal activities.

In Suleja and its surrounding areas, 139 suspects were detained following reports of an "unlawful assembly and violent rally." According to a police bulletin, miscreants were allegedly seen with dangerous weapons and accused of attacking the public during the rally. A special police unit, acting on intelligence, conducted sting operations in several locations, leading to the arrest of 139 individuals. Subsequent screening identified 64 suspects allegedly involved in criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and possession of illicit substances and weapons, including suspected cannabis and live cartridges. These individuals have been remanded in custody.

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During the raid operations, a total number of one hundred and thirty-nine suspects were arrested at different locations mentioned above.

In a separate operation in Minna, eight suspects were arrested during raids on suspected thugs and criminal hideouts. The police recovered weapons such as cutlasses and clubs, along with suspected cannabis and daggers from the suspects. The command stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and combat criminal activities within the state.

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All suspects were remanded in correctional centre.