Police recover knife, arrest 18-year-old over alleged killing in Borno

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police recover knife, arrest 18-year-old over alleged killing in Borno

The police in Borno State have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of a young man. A knife was recovered. The investigation is ongoing.

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