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Morning recap: Lagos barber dies after detention, FG seeks $500m loan, other top stories

A Lagos barber has died a day after his release from 28 days in police custody, with his family alleging torture. Funke Akindele has recounted how an influencer rejected her paid promotional offer for Everybody Loves Jenifa. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-lagos-barber-dies-after-detention-fg-seeks-500m-loan-other-top-stories/

Morning recap: Lagos barber dies after detention, FG seeks $500m loan, other top stories

A barber from Lagos named Babajide Adelowo passed away after being held in police custody for 28 days due to alleged possession of weapons. The barber's family claims he suffered torture while in detention; however, the police neither confirmed nor denied these allegations and vowed to provide a formal statement. This tragic incident has sparked calls for an independent investigation into the events leading up to his death.

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