The Police in Niger State have paraded four ex-convicts over alleged conspiracy and armed robbery in Minna, the state capital.
The suspects were said to have broken into a residence in the Brighter area of Minna and robbed their victim of his Honda Odyssey vehicle and other valuables.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed that the suspects were arrested on 15 April 2024 based on a direct complaint received from the Brighter area of Minna, that some suspected armed robbers invaded a residence within the area, robbed the victim and carted away one Honda Odyssey vehicle and other valuables.
He said upon receipt of the complaint, Police operatives attached to the Crack Squad of the Command swung into action, with the aid of technical intelligence and information received from the community, leading to the arrest of the notorious suspects.
The suspects include Yahaya Mohammed of Kpakungu area
-Ayuba Simon (Douglas), Menasse Makama, Nuhu Azuka (Junior), the trio of Maitumbi area.
During interrogation, he explained that the suspects confessed to the crime and other previous thuggery and armed robberies, in which they had previously served jail terms.
The PRO disclosed that their confessions led to the recovery of the Honda Odyssey vehicle with Reg. No. AG 400 PAK, one POS machine, a Samsung TV, two standing fans and other valuables from them.
However, the suspects are under investigation at the Crack Squad office in Minna and will be charged to court for prosecution at the conclusion of the investigation.
