From Yakubu Mustapha Minna
Residents of Minna metropolis and environs have lamented over the persistent and unabated youth restiveness, that has allegedly claimed several lives, properties in the Niger state capital.
It was reliably gathered that since the day of Edil Fitr Sallah celebrations, the some restive youths have continued their operations on daily basis without intervention from the security agencies.
It was further gathered that the said youths including underage, who are all male operates along streets in Minna such as; Limawa and Obasanjo complex, Ogbomosho, Lagos street, Mobile Roundabout to Keterin Gwari, Barkin Sale and Soje ‘A’.
Others are Angwan Daji, Bosso, Angwan Roka, at times Tunga and Maitumbi were most of them reportedly used as their hideouts.
Further reports revealed that the suspected troublesome youths used to come out around evening period between six to ten o’clock or around six to after seven in the morning to carry out their nefarious activities without required challenges from any quarter.
According to unconfirmed reports, no fewer than five persons were killed within the Sallah celebration period with several people injured, with many residents losing their cell phones to them.
Meanwhile, some aggrieved residents have blamed the insincerity of the Niger State Government, Security agencies and the traditional leaders for not finding a lasting solution to the menace.
They however, called on the relevant authorities to as a matter of urgency find a lasting solution to the current youth restiveness in the state.
Also, some residents blamed the State Government Politicians, Businessmen and traditional for bailing jailed criminals for political and selfish reasons at the detriment of innocent citizens.
When contacted the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the attacks, said that 37 suspects have been arrested in connection with them.
The PPRO added that the police have responded in every situations as it occurred, while assuring that the command is reviewing the situation towards finding a lasting solution to thuggery and robbery in Minna.
