{
  "id": 9786950,
  "title": "Kebbi police arrest Nigerian wanted for murder in Niger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/kebbi-police-arrest-nigerian-wanted-for-murder-in-niger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/kebbi-police-arrest-nigerian-wanted-for-murder-in-niger/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kebbi State Police Command apprehended a Nigerian fugitive, Mas'udu Saidu, who is accused of murdering his business partner in Niger Republic. Saidu was apprehended in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, according to a statement released by Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman. Usman disclosed that Saidu allegedly utilized a knife to murder his 38-year-old Nigerian business partner, Mas'udu Sani, in Niger Republic. The suspect had fled Niger and returned to Nigeria in an attempt to evade arrest following the alleged murder. The Nigerian Police launched a search for Saidu upon receiving a warrant from Nigerien authorities, which ultimately led to his arrest in Kebbi State. Usman confirmed the arrest and stated that the police are currently investigating the matter. The police urged Nigerians residing abroad to act responsibly and prevent actions that could tarnish the country's reputation. Additionally, the command warned suspects that they cannot escape the law indefinitely, irrespective of the duration of their hiding.",
  "summary": "The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian fugitive wanted in Niger Republic for allegedly stabbing his business partner to death. The fugitive, identified as Mas’udu Saidu, was arrested in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Usman […] Kebbi police arrest Nigerian wanted…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}