Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

The Nigeria Police, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated UTME exam malpractice syndicate. A tragic incident during a peace meeting in Plateau State resulted in one death and five injuries. Additionally, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested three individuals for cable theft and tricycle hijacking in Kano.

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