Metro - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

A driver has been arrested by the Lagos State Police after a road accident that resulted in the death of a LASU student. Additionally, gunmen set a monarch ablaze in Imo State, prompting a police manhunt for the assailants. Over 17 kidnap victims in Kaduna State remain in captivity despite more than 300 million naira reportedly paid as ransom.

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