Police Vehicle Crashes Into House After Thugs’ Attack in Niger

Babatunji Wusu –

• Nigeria Police vehicle was attacked by armed miscreants in Angwan-Kaje, Maitumbi, Niger State, around 9:30 p.m. on November 18, 2024.
• The police vehicle lost control while fleeing the attackers and crashed into a residential building, causing major damage.
• Several police officers suffered minor injuries, and reinforcements were quickly dispatched to the scene.
• The DPO of Maitumbi is overseeing the investigation, and efforts are underway to capture the attackers.

A Nigeria Police vehicle collided with a residential building in the Angwan-Kaje area of Maitumbi, Niger State, on Monday evening following an attack by a group of armed thugs. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when a patrol vehicle from the “Operation Flush” unit was ambushed by miscreants wielding stones and other weapons.

According to Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, the driver of the patrol vehicle lost control while attempting to evade the attackers and crashed into a nearby house, causing significant damage. Several police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident. However, reinforcements were quickly dispatched to the scene to restore order, and the injured officers were promptly taken to a hospital for treatment.

The damaged patrol vehicle was removed and taken to the Maitumbi Police Division for further examination. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maitumbi has launched an investigation into the attack, and efforts are underway to apprehend the assailants responsible for the assault on the officers.