Two held over Oyo man’s abduction as police hunt fleeing gang members

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Oyo State Police have arrested two suspects, Muhammadu Abubakar and Jayun Danali, over the abduction of Nathaniel Peter in Oriire Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-held-over-oyo-mans-abduction-as-police-hunt-fleeing-gang-members/

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