A dramatic incident occurred in Maitumbi, Niger State, on Monday evening when a Nigeria Police vehicle collided with a residential building after being attacked by a group of thugs.
According to eyewitnesses, the patrol vehicle from the “Operation Flush” unit was ambushed by armed miscreants using stones and other weapons around 9:30pm. The driver, in a desperate attempt to escape, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby house, causing significant damage.
The police team on board suffered minor injuries, but reinforcements quickly arrived at the scene to restore order. The injured officers were promptly taken to a hospital for treatment, and the damaged vehicle was removed to the Maitumbi Police Division for further examination.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maitumbi is leading the investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to apprehend the miscreants who attacked the police officers while they were on duty.
The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident, stating that the driver of the vehicle lost control while trying to maneuver the vehicle out of the scene, resulting in the collision with the residential building.
Abiodun explained that the incident occurred on November 18, 2024, at approximately 9:30pm, when the patrol vehicle responded to a distress call in the Angwan-kaje area of Maitumbi. The vehicle was attacked by miscreants with stones and other dangerous weapons, leading to the driver losing control and crashing into the building.
