Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

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

Crime & Law

Troops of the 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), destroyed a large illegal cannabis farm in Cross River State. Additionally, a 62-year-old man was arrested for circulating counterfeit currency in Nasarawa State. Two terrorists were killed during an ambush operation in Borno, while bandits attacked the Hwol Gassa community in Plateau State, resulting in two deaths and several injuries.

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