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Nigeria: Police Arrest 12 Over Kidnapping, Other Alleged Offences

  • Niger State police arrested 12 suspects between 22 and 25 August for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, and culpable homicide, police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun announced.
  • Three suspects arrested on 23 August in Uraga, Mariga Local Government Area, allegedly operated a criminal syndicate disguised as a "Yansakai Vigilante" group to kidnap and rob residents.
  • Tactical teams apprehended six individuals in Maitumbi following the stabbing death of 35-year-old Nafiu Mohammed on 25 August, recovering a cutlass during their investigation.
  • Along the Maitumbi-Gwada Road, three suspects were arrested with cannabis and weapons, while separate operations led to arrests for drug and motorcycle theft offences.
  • Police spokesperson Abiodun urged residents to provide credible information to security agencies, noting that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty pending investigation completion.
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Premium Times Nigeria broke the news in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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