The Niger State Police Command has arrested 12 suspected robbers who were also alleged to be involved in the killing of some residents.
Our correspondent gathered that one of the victims, 35-year-old Nafiu Mohammed of Sabon-Titi area of Maitumbi in Minna was allegedly attacked and stabbed to death. Although he was rushed to a hospital where he was confirmed dead by doctors.
Following Muhammed’s death operatives of the Command arrested Emmanuel Moses, 25-year-old; Lukman Mohammed, 25 years; Abdullahi Mohammed, 19 year-old; Sani Ibrahim, 18-year-old; Abdullahi Yusuf a.k.a Challo 22-year-old; and Adamu Isyaku 20-year-old – all of behind Maitumbi primary school.
Meanwhile, reports indicated that Sani Ibrahim was arrested with a long cutlass.
Another suspect, Muhammad Sani, who was also mentioned during police interrogation of the suspects is said to be on the run.
