Four Arrested for Mob Killing of Sunday Pada in Minna
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspects—Ibrahim Abubakar, Aliyu Onah, Godwin Musa, and Aminu Bawa—related to the mob killing of 30-year-old Sunday Pada. The incident occurred on 10th August 2026 in the Korokpan area of Minna, where the suspects allegedly beat and stabbed Pada to death after someone shouted "thief." Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that the suspects initially escaped the scene but were later found in NDLEA custody following a raid.
On 12th August 2026, three of the suspects were released to the police for further investigation, while one was arrested. The police are investigating the suspects for criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
Abiodun detailed that Pada was returning from a friend's house when he was attacked by the suspects, who confessed to the crime during the investigation.
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