Minna vigilante clash leaves three dead as youths block Bida road

On Saturday night, a violent altercation erupted between local vigilantes and angry youths in the Kpakungu and Gbeganu regions of Minna, Niger State. The conflict began when a vigilante member allegedly shot and killed a man named Aliyu during a raid to apprehend suspected troublemakers. This incident occurred around 10pm on the Minna-Bida Road, near Chanchaga Local Government Area.

In response, protesters gathered in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, and blocked the Minna-Bida Road to express their outrage over Aliyu's death. The youths reportedly extended their protests to Gbeganu, where they reportedly attacked locals, leading to the deaths of two more individuals. The two victims were subsequently buried shortly after the incident.

Confirming the situation, Wasiu Abiodun, the Public Relations Officer for Niger State Police, stated that tactical teams were deployed to the affected areas to quell the violence. The rioters were dispersed, and the blocked road was cleared to restore traffic flow. Abiodun further informed that police patrol teams remained on the scene and that normalcy had been restored.

He also mentioned that investigations were underway to apprehend the vigilante member responsible for Aliyu's death and other individuals involved in the violence. The police spokesperson assured that the force would continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent further escalation.