An unidentified policeman reportedly shot and killed a young man under the influence of alcohol in the Angwan-Kaje area of Minna, Minna, Minna, Minna, Minna, Minna, under the influence of alcohol.
Victims collected It was identified as sani, When the officer opened fire at him, he was not armed and posed no threat.
The incident allegedly occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.
According to witnesses, Sani is in the area and drunken officers are said to have started shooting recklessly.
A tea seller known as Mai Shayi was also targeted but managed to escape
“The officer fired at him while he was sleeping. He tried to shoot another man named Mai Shayi, but he ran to escape. A source told the Sahara journalist.
Another source described the deceased as a peaceful man and had nothing to do with the criminal gang.
The source added: “We know him. He is not arrogant, he does not belong to any ‘Yan Daba’ group. He is a good guy.”
When contacted with Sp Wasiu Abiodun, spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, it was confirmed that the case had been reported.
“The command received complaints about the alleged shooting, and the order was reportedly taken place at around 3 a.m. on March 10, 2025 in the Angwan-Kaje area of Minna Minna Maitumbi,” the PPRO said.
“The police department has directed DPO Maitumbi to investigate and identify the team that allegedly took such heinous actions to take further necessary actions.
“In due course, further developments and actions will be known to the public.”
