Police Arrest 22 in Minna as Youth Groups Clash
Police on Friday arrested 22 members of rival youth groups that clashed in Maitunbi area of Minna following a reprisal attack by one of the groups.
Hoodlums from from Gbedeyin area armed with dangerous weapons invaded Angwan Rogo area of Minna immediately after Jumat prayers over the killing of one of them in a clash last week.
According to Punch, the hoodlums reportedly killed a man who was rushing his wife for delivery when he ran into the violent group and got machete cuts leading to his death. His wife gave birth minutes after the murder of her husband.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger state police command, ASP Richard Oguche confirmed the incident, adding that normalcy has returned to the area.
Oguche also confirmed the arrest of one person in connection with the killing of a resident last week by the hoodlums.
He said that the police was on top of the situation and advised residents to go about their normal businesses without fear.
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According to Punch, the hoodlums reportedly killed a man who was rushing his wife for delivery when he ran into the violent group and got machete cuts leading to his death. His wife gave birth minutes after the murder of her husband.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger state police command, ASP Richard Oguche confirmed the incident, adding that normalcy has returned to the area.
Oguche also confirmed the arrest of one person in connection with the killing of a resident last week by the hoodlums.
He said that the police was on top of the situation and advised residents to go about their normal businesses without fear.
Police Arrest 22 in Minna as Youth Groups Clash
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