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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

The Nigeria Police Force arrested a 62-year-old man, Mamuda Hassan, for alleged involvement in the circulation of fake currency in Nasarawa. In other news, bandits attacked the Hwol Gassa community in Plateau State, killing two people and injuring several others. Additionally, military operations have neutralized terrorists and destroyed hideouts in several states, including Katsina and Sokoto.

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