In what many are calling an act of pure courage, a victim identified simply as Adebayo turned the tables on a gang of armed robbers who trailed him to the popular Iya Femi Restaurant yesterday afternoon.
The incident occurred on March 6, 2026, around 3 p.m. along Shiroro Road. Eyewitnesses say the robbers had allegedly followed Adebayo from Taj Bank before confronting him at the restaurant with a rifle, demanding his cash estimated at around ₦10 million.
But instead of handing over the money, the victim fought back fiercely. In a swift move that has since gone viral, he overpowered one of the attackers, grabbed the rifle from his hands, and opened fire, wounding the robber on the spot.
While the injured robber was left behind, the rest of the gang quickly fled with Adebayo’s car and the money inside.
Police officers who responded to the scene recovered the rifle used in the attack as well as the robbers’ abandoned vehicle. The case has now been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for full investigation.
Videos of the dramatic confrontation have flooded social media platforms, with many Nigerians hailing Adebayo as a hero amid the growing insecurity in Minna. “This man showed real bravery,” one commenter wrote. “In a time when people are scared to fight back, he did what needed to be done.”
ReportNaija spoke with locals at the restaurant who described the scene as chaotic but inspiring. “We have never seen anything like this here,” one food seller told us. “People are still talking about it.”
Security agencies have appealed for anyone with useful information to come forward as they track down the fleeing suspects. More updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Stay tuned to ReportNaija for the latest on this developing story.