May 27, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected criminals during coordinated raids on identified blackspots and criminal hideouts in Suleja town ahead of the Salah festivities.
The operation was carried out by the Suleja Area Command in collaboration with the Tactical Support Team as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain public peace during the festive period.
According to a statement issued in Minna by the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the raids targeted notorious locations believed to harbour thugs and other criminal elements disturbing public peace in the area.
The operation, which lasted about five hours from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, covered Kantoma area, Babangida Market, and Panteka, popularly known as “Jungle.”
