PoS Operator Brutally Murdered in Minna Home Invasion, Police Launch Investigation
Suspected assailants have brutally killed a Point of Sale (PoS) operator identified as Aliyu Vatsai Musa in Minna, Niger State, in a shocking early-morning attack that has left the community in mourning. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 9, 2026, when attackers allegedly forced their way into the victim's residence, ignoring his desperate pleas and offers of money.
Details of the Violent Attack
According to sources close to the investigation, the assailants reportedly told Musa they had come solely to kill him, showing no interest in robbery or negotiation. They then stabbed him in the stomach and attacked him multiple times with a machete, inflicting severe injuries. Neighbours who heard the victim's cries for help rushed to the scene but were unable to apprehend the attackers, who had already fled before assistance could arrive.
The victim was initially taken to a police station in Tudun-Wada before being rushed to the General Hospital in Minna, where he was confirmed dead. His elder brother, Ibrahim Kolo, described the killing as tragic and expressed hope that those responsible would be brought to justice. He added that Musa was buried at a Muslim cemetery around 10 a.m. on Monday, following Islamic rites.
Police Response and Investigation
The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack, stating that police received a report of suspected homicide around the Mandela area of Minna at about 3 a.m. on March 9, 2026. A patrol team from the Tudun-Wada Division was immediately dispatched to the scene, but the suspects had already escaped before their arrival.
Abiodun explained that preliminary examinations revealed injuries on Musa's chest as well as machete cuts on his head. He emphasized that nothing was stolen from the house during the incident, suggesting the attack was premeditated and targeted. Security operatives recovered key exhibits, including an iron cutter used to force entry through a window and a cutlass believed to have been used in the assault.
The police spokesperson reiterated that the victim was taken to the General Hospital, Minna, where he was pronounced dead. He assured the public that an investigation is ongoing and efforts are being intensified to apprehend the perpetrators, urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the pursuit of justice.
