Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 93-year-old great-grandfather and a 69-year-old medical doctor for cocaine and skunk trafficking. Additionally, a Lagos State University (LASU) student died in a road accident, leading to the arrest of the driver involved. In other news, gunmen set a monarch ablaze in Imo State, while over 17 kidnap victims in Kaduna State remain in captivity despite a ransom of 300 million naira being paid.

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