Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

A Kano State High Court has sentenced two young men to 14 years in prison for homicide. Tensions are rising in Katsina communities as bandits impose a 5 million naira levy. Police foiled an attack on shops in Kano, arresting six suspects. Additionally, recent attacks in Benue State have resulted in seven fatalities.

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