Two arrested over alleged murder of police officer in Niger

Two suspects have been arrested by the police over the alleged murder of a police constable, Nasiru Yusuf in Niger State.

The State police spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who made this known said the suspects were arrested in Minima village in Lavun Local Government Area of the state.

Abiodun said that the murder took place when some assailants attacked two police operatives on duty in the area.

The PPRO said, “There was a complaint of assault and affray in the area and two policemen were detailed to the scene at Minima village for an enquiry and possible arrest. In the process, the two policemen were attacked by villagers, who inflicted series of injuries on them.

“They were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, for treatment and one of them, PC Nasiru Yusuf, was later confirmed dead in the hospital while the other is still receiving treatment.

“Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the unfortunate incident and they are undergoing interrogation, as the incident is under investigation.’’

He added that the suspects will be charged to court upon the completion of its investigation.