Vigilante Shooting in Niger State Leads to Three Deaths
On October 3, 2026, in Minna, Niger State, a vigilante member allegedly shot and killed a suspect named Aliyu during an operation to apprehend suspected hoodlums in the Kpakungu area. This incident occurred around 10:30 PM and led to protests among residents.
According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, the protests escalated, resulting in the deaths of two additional residents. The police responded by deploying patrol teams to restore normalcy.
Following the initial protests, suspected miscreants blocked the Bida-Minna Road on October 4, 2026, and later attacked residents in the Gbeganu area, causing further unrest. The police are actively working to apprehend the vigilante member responsible for the shooting and have dispatched tactical teams to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
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