Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

More than 17 kidnapped victims from Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State remain in captivity, despite over N300 million ransom. The Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke, was reportedly abducted by gunmen on Friday evening. At least 24 people have been killed in a brutal attack on Debe community in Kebbi State, triggering outrage from Amnesty International.

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