Police officer arrested over killing of fuel attendant in robbery
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Niger State Police arrested a serving Mobile Police officer for allegedly participating in an armed robbery that killed a fuel attendant in Kontagora on April 15, 2026. The case highlights concerns over police involvement in violent crime and raises safety worries
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a serving Mobile Police officer over his alleged role in a deadly armed robbery that led to the killing of a fuel attendant in Kontagora Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X, said the incident happened on April 15, 2026, at about 2:40 […] Police officer arrested over killing of fuel attendant in robbery