Nigeria: Killing of 1,351 - We've Arrested Many Suspects Nationwide - Police

12 March 2018

Abuja — Some of those who took part in the killing of no fewer than 1,351 Nigerians across the country, since the beginning of this year, have been arrested, the Police have said.

Reacting to Vanguard's exclusive report, yesterday, which showed from recorded cases that 10 weeks into 2018, the country lost 1,351 to violent deaths via Boko Haram insurgency, herdsmen/farmers clashes, kidnappings, ritual killings and auto accidents among others, the Force Headquarters said the Police have arrested hundreds of suspects in Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue and Kaduna states.

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