Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger

Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Five members of a vigilante group in Niger State have been implicated in the death of one Muhammad Omaba, who was attacked over a personal dispute.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on April 17, 2025, at around 1700hrs, a complaint was received regarding the death of Omaba, a resident of Cuderegi Village in Lemu Gbako Local Government Area.

The suspects, identified as Alhaji Yikangi, Modu Alhaji Idris, Danjuma Yikangi, Worongi Yikangi, and Mai Tawhidi all members of a local vigilante group reportedly attacked Omaba around 0100hrs that day.

The assault occurred after an argument about Fatima Suleiman, a woman from the same village.

During the altercation, Omaba was beaten to the point of coma. He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital Lemu, but he was confirmed dead upon arrival.

The police have launched efforts to arrest the suspects who are currently at large. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to bring those responsible for the killing to justice.

Five Vigilante Members Beat Man to Death over a Woman in Niger