Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

A magistrates' court in Makurdi has ordered the remand of two suspects, Terhile Yarnum and Simon Changoji, over alleged firearm possession. Additionally, kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 30 million naira as a University of Jos student pleads for his life in a disturbing video. Troops have also repelled attacks and rescued abducted victims in Zamfara State.

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