Wasiu Abiodun
Wasiu Abiodun is the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, who did not respond to inquiries regarding the recent suicide of Assistant Superintendent Shafi’u Usman Bawa.
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Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident on Friday, adding that the police recovered the rifle and the vehicle abandoned by the suspects.
Robbers Trail Man From Bank, Steal N10m in Niger State
Nigeria· 2026-03-06Wasiu Abiodun is the Police Public Relations Officer who disclosed the recovery of stolen sheep and the arrests of suspects.
Police Recover 42 Stolen Sheep in Niger, Arrest Four SuspectNigeria· 2026-03-02
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the raid and mentioned the deployment of a joint security team to assess the situation.
Bandits Kill Scores, Burn Houses in Niger State AttackNigeria· 2026-02-15
Wasiu Abiodun, Niger state police spokesperson, confirmed the attack in one of the villages.
Assailants kill at least 30 in north-west Nigerian villages, residents say | Nigeria
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command who disclosed the arrests and rescues in a statement.
Niger police arrests burglars, rescue 10 kidnap victimsNigeria· 2026-02-02
Wasiu Abiodun is the Police Public Relations Officer in Niger who disclosed the arrests of suspects in housebreaking and theft cases.
Police arrest three suspects over housebreaking, theft in NigerNigeria· 2026-02-02Wasiu Abiodun is the spokesman of the Niger State Police Command who confirmed the attack and the casualties.
Terrorists Kill Four, Set Shops Ablaze in Niger State AttackNigeria· 2026-01-13Wasiu Abiodun is the police spokesperson who reported on the market attack in Niger State.
At least 30 killed in Nigeria market attack, police say
Tanzania· 2026-01-12
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that 130 students were safely released.
Donald Trump dice que EE.UU. lanzó 'numerosos' ataques contra el Estado Islámico en Nigeria
Colombia· 2025-12-26
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that children were released but stated that the count would be done the next day.
Libertadas várias crianças raptadas em ataque a escola católica na Nigéria | Nigéria
Portugal· 2025-12-22Wasiu Abiodun is the Niger State police spokesperson who confirmed the release of the abducted schoolchildren.
130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-22Wasiu Abiodun, the state police spokesman, condemned the killing of Amaye as 'jungle justice'.
Mob burns woman to death for allegedly blaspheming against Prophet MuhammadUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the killing and stated that efforts were ongoing to identify, arrest, and prosecute all those involved in the crime.
Woman Burnt to Death by Mob in Niger Over Alleged BlasphemyNigeria· 2025-09-01
Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations officer for the Niger Police Command who provided details about the arrests.
Niger Police Arrest Cable ThievesNigeria· 2025-06-19Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident involving the suspected armed robbers.
Police Kill Suspected Armed RobberNigeria· 2025-06-17
Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command who disclosed the arrest of a suspect involved in vehicle theft.
32-Year-Old Arrested for Vehicle Theft in NigerNigeria· 2025-06-04Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations officer for the Police Command in Niger who provided details about the case.
Dismissed Soldier Arrested for N920,000 PoS Fraud in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-03
Wasiu Abiodun disclosed the recovery of a stolen Toyota Rav4 in a statement.
Police Recover Stolen Rav4, Seize Cannabis in Minna RaidsNigeria· 2025-06-03Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police Command’s spokesperson, confirmed the development regarding Mohammed's arrest.
Village head arrested for harbouring bandits in NigerNigeria· 2025-05-25
Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations officer of the Niger Police Command who released a statement about the rescue operation.
Police rescue four kidnapped victims in NigerNigeria· 2025-05-25
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the attack and stated that Ibrahim only reported one of the attacks.
Trader laments robbery attack twice in one weekNigeria· 2025-04-17
Wasiu Abiodun is the Public Relations officer of the Niger State Police Command who provided details about the arrests.
Police arrest two for conspiracy, theft in NigerNigeria· 2025-04-08
Wasiu Abiodun is the spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, warning against any breakdown of law and order.
Police commands brace for fresh nationwide protestNigeria· 2025-04-07
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the death of Shamseen Danshehu and the arrest of Mubarak.
Mentally unstable man stabs 25-year-old to death in NigerNigeria· 2025-03-25
Wasiu Abiodun confirmed Khalid’s killing, stating it was a stray bullet that hit him.
How drunk policeman killed my son, Niger widow cries outNigeria· 2025-03-21
Wasiu Abiodun is the spokesman for the Niger State Police Command who confirmed the abduction of Daina Usman.
Abducted Niger LG secretary regains freedomNigeria· 2025-02-21
Wasiu Abiodun is the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command.
Police ASP commits suicide in NigerNigeria· 2025-02-09
