The Niger State Police Command has rescued two suspected armed robbers from an angry mob that attempted to lynch them in Bida.
The suspects were identified as Abdullahi Ahmed, 27, from the Sabon-Gida area of Bida, and Kabiru Musa, 30, from the Makolo area of Chanchaga in Minna.
According to the police, the two men were apprehended by residents over alleged robbery activities around the Federal Polytechnic Bida community.
The incident reportedly occurred around 11:30 pm on October 26, 2026, when police operatives attached to the A Division in Bida received information about the suspects being attacked by the mob.
The officers quickly arrived at the scene and rescued the suspects before they could be killed. However, Ahmed sustained serious injuries, including a fractured leg and an injury to his arm during the attack.
Items recovered from the suspects included a Hajoue motorcycle, a Kenstar electronic stabiliser, a travelling bag, a bunch of suspected master keys and two cutlasses.
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During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to carrying out a robbery at one of the students’ lodges. They also mentioned three other alleged gang members identified as Hassan Goti, Peter and Abbah, all said to be from the Maitumbi area of Minna.
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspects were still undergoing investigation.
He added that they would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna and subsequently arraigned in court after investigations are concluded.
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