The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man suspected of killing a vigilante member and evading capture since 2024.
The suspect, Sudais Zakari of Angwan-Roka, Minna, was apprehended alongside Danjuma Idris of Maitumbi over alleged robbery activities.
Zakari reportedly went into hiding after allegedly killing Ibrahim Yahaya, popularly known as Danladi Baushe, a vigilante member in Maitumbi, in April 2024. He is also suspected to have been involved in multiple armed robbery operations in the Maitumbi area in 2025.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the suspects would be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.
“On 7th February 2026 at 10.30pm, police operatives attached to Maitumbi Division, led by the DPO with vigilante members, stormed some criminal hideouts around Maitumbi area. In the process, one Sudais Zakari of Angwan-Roka and Danjuma Idris of Maitumbi were arrested.
“Sudais has been on the run for various crimes, including the culpable homicide of one Ibrahim Yahaya a.k.a Danladi Baushe, a member of a vigilante group in Maitumbi.
“The incident occurred sometime in April 2024. Preliminary investigation further revealed that the said Sudais had participated in several armed robbery incidents in Maitumbi area within 2025.
“Danjuma Idris was arrested with breaking tools such as bolt cutter, matchet, screwdriver, plier, bunch of keys, face cap and a bag suspected to be stolen,” he said.
In a related development, Abiodun stated that another suspect was apprehended during a separate operation.
Similarly, Abiodun added that “on 8th February 2026 at about 3am, one Aji Gana was also intercepted and arrested around Maitumbi Roundabout by Operation Flush patrol team, and when searched, the following items were found in his possession: a cutlass, one pitcher, a bunch of keys, a plier, screwdriver, and two handsets.
“All suspects are under further investigation and they will be charged to court after the investigation,” he added.
The police said investigations are ongoing, while the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of the process
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