The Niger State Police Command has arrested a notorious thug and robbery suspect, Hussaini Usman, also known as El-Hussain, along with 11 other suspects for various criminal activities across the state.
According to SP Abiodun, the police command spokesperson, El-Hussain, a 23-year-old resident of Kuta Road, Minna, was apprehended on July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:30 pm following credible intelligence received by operatives attached to A Division.
At the time of his arrest, El-Hussain was found in possession of a long sharp knife and suspected cannabis. The police spokesman revealed that the suspect had been evading arrest after recently robbing a salesgirl at Ogbomoso Road, Minna, where he stole motorcycle spare parts.
"He usually threatened unsuspecting members of the public, robbing and snatching phones, as well as engaged in street fighting terrorising Ogbomoso Street, Ungwar-Sarki, and Paida areas of Minna," SP Abiodun explained.
During interrogation, El-Hussain identified other members of his gang, leading to the arrest of nine additional suspects on July 12, 2025, at around 3 am. These suspects were caught with dangerous weapons at Ungwar Sarki and Ogbomoso Street areas of Minna.
Cannabis Dealers Also Apprehended
In a related operation on July 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, police operatives attached to Suleja Area Command, working with the 12 PMF component in Suleja, arrested one Elijah Mathew of Sabon Kaida, Gurara LGA. The suspect was found with two and a half bags of suspected cannabis.
During questioning, Mathew confessed that he was keeping the bags for one Moses Obi of Maje, Suleja. The police subsequently arrested Obi, who confirmed ownership of the suspected cannabis, stating that he purchased it from one Aminu of Deidei, Abuja, who is currently at large.
The police spokesman added that all suspects are currently under investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna for further action.
This series of arrests highlights the ongoing efforts by the Niger State Police Command to combat criminal activities and ensure public safety across the state.
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