Police in Niger State announced on Thursday that 36 suspects had been arrested, according to a crime bulletin issued by Police Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun.
The bulletin, released by the state police force, did not disclose the specific offences or the locations where the arrests took place. It simply confirmed that the 36 individuals were taken into custody as part of ongoing law‑enforcement operations within the state.
Wasiu Abiodun, the officer responsible for public relations for the Niger State Police, issued the bulletin to inform the public of the arrests and to underscore the police’s commitment to maintaining security in the region.
Details such as the identities of the suspects, the charges they face, or the dates of the arrests were not provided in the bulletin. No further information has been released by the police or other authorities.
The arrests come amid a broader effort by Nigerian law‑enforcement agencies to curb criminal activity across the country, though no additional context was offered regarding the specific case or the nature of the alleged crimes.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
