THE Niger State Police Command has apprehended an 18-year-old suspected gang leader, Jamilu Abdullahi, popularly known as Zabo, for alleged involvement in armed robbery, culpable homicide, and violent gang activities in Minna.
The Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun revealed yesterday that Abdullahi was arrested during a midnight intelligence-led raid on Stadium Road, Minna, on August 2, 2025.
The suspect was reportedly found in possession of a sharp, pointed iron used to stab and rob victims.
Abiodun revealed that Abdullahi had been on the command’s wanted list in connection with several killings and had evaded capture for some time.
He is also accused of working with other notorious criminals, including gang leaders Musa Kaura, Kaule, and Gaiye, to terrorise residents in areas such as Angwan-Daji, Limawa, New-Market, and Maitumbi.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna, where Abdullahi is assisting police efforts to track down other members of his gang.
Authorities say he will be charged in court upon the completion of investigations.
In a separate operation on August 6, the Command’s Anti-Thuggery Unit raided Barkin-Sale between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., arresting four additional suspects.
The police recovered three sharp knives, a pair of scissors, and suspected cannabis from the scene.
All suspects are currently under investigation.