Viral Video Shows Man Disarming Robbers After Minna Bank Heist, ₦10m Stolen

Viral Video Shows Man Disarming Robbers After Minna Bank Heist, ₦10m Stolen

A yet‑to‑be‑identified man in Minna, Niger State, fought back bravely after armed robbers trailed him from a bank to a nearby commercial complex along Shiroro Road, disarming one of the assailants in a dramatic confrontation that was captured in a viral video online. Despite his courageous response, the robbers escaped with about ₦10 million in cash and the victim’s Toyota Camry.

The incident happened on Friday, 6 March 2026, around 3 p.m., shortly after the man had withdrawn the money from a bank in Minna. Footage widely shared on social media shows two suspects alighting from a silver Toyota Corolla and approaching the man’s blue Toyota Camry as he stood outside a complex. They forced him out of his car and moved the cash into their vehicle.

In a bold counter, the man wrestled a rifle from one of the robbers, fired several shots in self‑defence, and appeared to disrupt the attackers’ escape plan. The robbers fired back at the victim, but none of the bullets struck him. After a brief and intense exchange of gunfire, the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s car, abandoning their own vehicle and the attempted robbery.

In an interview shared by The Peoples Gazette, the shirtless victim said he initially thought the armed men were policemen before they opened fire. “Two of them just came out of a car. I didn’t even know who they were. I initially thought they were policemen and asked what my offence was … but they started shooting at me,” he recounted. He added that he did not know how he managed to snatch the rifle and return fire, describing it as “a moment of adrenaline.”

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Police Response and Investigation

Confirming the attack, Niger State Police Command spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun said that the victim was trailed from a bank to Shiroro Road and robbed of his money and vehicle. Police operatives from the Tudun‑Wada Division moved rapidly to the scene, recovered the robbers’ abandoned Toyota Corolla, and retrieved the rifle handed over by the victim. The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna for further investigation.

SP Abiodun added that the victim’s Toyota Camry was later found abandoned at a different location, suggesting the robbers dumped it while fleeing. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects as part of a wider crackdown on armed robbery in the state.

Viral Video and Public Reaction

Social media reactions to the viral video were immediate, with many users applauding the man’s bravery and questioning why police had not arrived earlier to prevent the robbery. Commenters said the footage — widely shared on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp — highlighted both the courage of the victim and the urgent need for enhanced security around banks and public spaces in Minna.

Some viewers described the encounter as a “real‑life action movie,” while others called on authorities to increase patrols on Shiroro Road and other known robbery hotspots. Several commenters noted that the man’s resistance may have forced the robbers to alter their escape plan and inadvertently created opportunities for police to recover key evidence.

Rising Concerns Over Bank‑Related Robberies

The Minna incident adds to growing concerns about daylight armed robberies and attacks targeting bank customers in parts of Niger State and neighbouring regions. Security analysts say such incidents often involve strategic surveillance of bank patrons and rapid getaways, highlighting persistent security gaps on major roads and commercial corridors.

Authorities have called on residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious movements immediately, and avoid displaying large amounts of cash after banking transactions.

Viral Video Shows Man Disarming Robbers After Minna Bank Heist, ₦10m Stolen