Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has passed away. The DPO reportedly collapsed in his office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night. 2. Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Command have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, Commissioner of Special Duties in Jigawa State, for allegedly committing adultery. The Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed the arrest and detention of Sankara on Friday, stating that he would be charged in court on Monday. 3.…
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