Niger State Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Money Ritual Plot

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with a disturbing alleged money ritual plot in the Bosso area of Minna. According to an official statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects were apprehended during a police operation at an isolated compound in the Garima district on October 27, 2026.

The Circumstances of the Arrest

Police reports indicate that operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were conducting routine patrols when they received intelligence regarding suspicious activities occurring at the Garima location. Upon arriving at the scene at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers reportedly discovered a ritual site equipped with several items, including blood-stained clothing, four calabashes, live and slaughtered chickens, and a knife.

The five individuals taken into custody have been identified as:

• Mohammed Idris Dogara (57)
• Aliyu Sule (25)
• Abubakar Abdullahi (40)
• Ibrahim Mohammed Hamisu (43)
• Shehu Abubakar (40), described as a native doctor from Maikunkele.

Allegations of Ritual Sacrifice

Preliminary investigations by the police suggest that the plot originated when four of the suspects—Dogara, Sule, Abdullahi, and Hamisu—sought out the native doctor to perform money rituals. The police state that the group initially requested to use a skeleton allegedly found during mining activities to facilitate the ritual. When the native doctor reportedly refused, the men allegedly escalated their request by offering their own biological children as sacrifices in exchange for wealth.

According to the police account, the native doctor instructed the men to purchase chickens and meet at the designated compound to proceed. Officers reportedly interrupted the group while the ritual was in progress; Aliyu Sule was allegedly found holding a blood-stained knife, while three other suspects had already slaughtered chickens as part of the ritual process.

Status of the Investigation

The suspects have reportedly confessed to the allegations and remain in police custody as investigations continue. While the police have provided details regarding the items recovered and the sequence of events leading to the arrests, they have not disclosed specific information regarding the children involved. The statement did not clarify the ages or identities of the children, nor did it confirm whether the children had been located or if they had been brought to the scene of the ritual.

The Niger State Police Command has indicated that the suspects will be charged in court once the ongoing investigation is concluded. As of this report, no further details regarding the legal proceedings have been made available.

Conclusion

The arrest of these five individuals highlights ongoing concerns regarding ritual-related crimes in the region. As the Niger State Police Command continues its investigation, the public awaits further clarity on the safety of the children allegedly targeted in this plot and the subsequent legal actions against the suspects.

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