Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

The Ogun State police have arrested 15 individuals for violating environmental regulations in the Ifo local government area. In Nasarawa, a kidnapped newborn was recovered, and two women were arrested. In Kwara State, a road accident resulted in the deaths of six passengers and injured 12 others. Additionally, women from Tiv communities in Taraba State have raised concerns over escalating attacks that have left many widowed and displaced, losing their farmlands.

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