11 youths arrested during violent clash in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 11 youths involved in a violent clash which left two persons injured from gunshot wounds.
The incident involved students of Annur Islamic Model School, Chaichainiya, and some youths in Zuma Bread, Chaichainiya, Suleja Local Government Area over an issue of dispute over ownership of a girl.
The youths and the secondary school students were fighting at the Chaichainiya area of Kaduna Road, Suleja over a girl led by one Umar Idris of the same area.
During the incident, gunshots were heard from different directions which hit two victims on their laps; one Nura and Imrana, both 10 and 11 years respectively.
According to an eyewitness who did not disclose his identity, the fight broke out on Thursday around 9:11 p.m., shortly after the Tarawih prayer. “Over twenty youths and students led by an SSS 3 student, Umar Idris, invaded the area armed with dangerous weapons.
“During the clash, gunshots were fired from an unknown direction, hitting two minors. The victims were identified as 11-year-old Immarana Hassan and 10-year-old Nura Jibrin, who sustained gunshot wounds to their thighs.
“They were immediately rushed to Suleja General Hospital, where they are responding to treatment,” he said.
The spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun who confirmed the clash in a statement on Sunday, said 11 suspects were arrested for thuggery and breach of public peace.
“On 6/3/2025 at about 11 pm, reports were received that youths and some secondary school students were fighting at the Chaichainiya area of Kaduna Road over issues of lovers led by one Umar Idris of the same area
“It was reported that during the incident, gunshots were heard from different directions which hit two victims on their laps; one Nura and Imrana, both 10 and 11 years respectively. However, during the police covert operation, 11 suspects including the said Umar Idris were arrested and under police investigation.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that an officer of a sister security agency was responsible for the shooting that led to the gunshot injuries of the two victims.”
The PPRO indicated that an investigation was being intensified for further necessary action and that further development would be made known to the public.
