The Niger State Police Command has arrested a serving Mobile Police officer in connection with a deadly armed robbery incident that led to the killing of a fuel station attendant in Kontagora Local Government Area.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X, noting that the incident occurred on April 15, 2026, at about 2:40 p.m. at Garun Mallam Filling Station, located behind BCG Garage in Kontagora.
According to security sources, two armed men one reportedly dressed in a Mobile Police uniform and riding on a motorcycle had initially stopped at the station to buy fuel before suddenly returning to carry out a robbery operation, demanding money from the attendant.
When the attendant, identified as 22-year-old Jibrin Inuwa of Garun Mallam, reportedly resisted the demand, he was shot in the chest. The attackers then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
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The victim was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Kontagora, where he was confirmed dead. His body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Following the incident, police operatives from ‘A’ Division Kontagora, led by the Divisional Police Officer, launched a manhunt for the suspects and tracked them to the Dadinkowa area behind a vigilante office, where a gun duel reportedly ensued.
During the operation, one of the suspects was identified as a serving Mobile Police officer, Inspector Jido Ahmed, attached to 61 PMF Kontagora but currently on special duty in Agwara.
He sustained injuries during the encounter and was taken to the General Hospital, Kontagora, before being transferred to the Police Clinic in Minna for further treatment.
An AK-47 rifle (No. 38262) and 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered from him, according to security sources.
Authorities also confirmed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect as investigations continue.
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