Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Security forces arrested three men suspected of being part of a bandit group in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering weapons including AK-47s and Dane guns. Additionally, two suspected terrorists were apprehended in Yobe State during a stop-and-search operation. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency also dismantled several drug joints in Abuja, leading to the arrest of 132 individuals.

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The Yobe State Police have busted a criminal syndicate specializing in tricycle theft, arresting two suspects. In another incident, security forces arrested three suspected bandits in Sokoto, recovering firearms. Additionally, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency dismantled several drug joints in Abuja, leading to the arrest of 132 individuals.

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