What Nigerian DNA Reveals About Crime, Identity and Our Shared Ancestry

THISDAYLIVE | 22-08-2026 03:38pm |

Dr. Daniel Awomukwu conducted a forensic genetics study involving Nigeria's three major ethnic groups: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa-Fulani. The research aimed to strengthen forensic science in Nigeria and answer questions about population ancestry and readiness for a national forensic DNA database. The findings provide scientific insights into crime-solving, disaster victim identification, and shared ancestry, moving beyond speculation and myths.

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