It only doesn't make sense from a role copped perspective. From a blind perspective there's a chance Minish is town's protective role and self targeted N1 before switching to solid storm protection post cop claim. If you're doc hunting it's a sensible place to start.
But I doubt that's the case. In a godfather endgame claims are probably expected to play a bigger role than checks. Minish is basically confirmed commuter and is going to be seen more likely to be town because of it. This is endgame prep.
I find your waiting to claim odd, mint. Didn't Ex loud visitor you? Why would you not assume mafia already knows your role because of this?