The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has recovered a vehicle linked to the robbery incident in Minna.
LIB reported that the armed robbers reportedly trailed a bank customer and robbed him of more than N10 million at a restaurant along Shiroro Road.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon shortly after the victim withdrew the money from a bank in the state capital.
The spokesperson of the command, DSC Abubakar M.R, who confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, said the vehicle was found abandoned along the Three Arms Zone Bypass in Minna.
According to him, the vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, with visible traces of blood, suggesting that the suspects may have sustained injuries during the course of the incident or while attempting to escape.
“Following the unfortunate armed robbery incident that occurred at Iya Femi Restaurant, Minna on Friday, 6th March, 2026, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, under Operation Flush, have made a significant discovery connected to the incident,” the statement read.
“Acting on credible intelligence and a tip-off from security personnel stationed within the Three Arms Zone, Minna, operatives of Operation Flush on Saturday, 7th March, 2026 at about 0830 hours, discovered a vehicle believed to be connected to the robbery incident.
“The vehicle was found abandoned along the Three Arms Zone Bypass in Minna.
“Preliminary observations revealed that the vehicle was riddled with bullet holes, with visible traces of blood suspected to belong to the armed robbery suspects, suggesting that the suspects may have sustained injuries during the course of the incident or while attempting to escape.
“The vehicle has since been secured while preliminary investigation is currently ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the perpetrators involved.
“In line with established inter-agency collaboration and the statutory mandate of relevant security agencies, the Nigerian Police Force has already been contacted to immediately take over the case for comprehensive investigation, with the aim of tracking down, arresting the suspects and ensuring they are brought to justice.
“The NSCDC Niger State Command under the leadership of Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye reiterates its commitment to supporting other security agencies in ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state, while also urging members of the public to continue providing useful and timely information that can assist security agencies in combating crime.
“Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses.”
