The Kogi State Government has reported the recovery of over 1,000 stolen livestock as a result of a coordinated security operation aimed at dismantling criminal gangs associated with the late bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and other cattle-rustling groups in the North Central region. This operation involved collaboration among various security forces, including the 12 Brigade.

Governor Dauda Lawal praised the police for their bravery and commitment in combating banditry in Zamfara state, following their successful recovery of 504 rustled animals. This commendation highlights the ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the region.

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen Opel Vectra and arrested three suspects linked to a vehicle theft operation affecting both Bauchi and Gombe states. This development followed a distress call received on June 29, 2026, from a good Samaritan who reported suspicious activity, according to police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspect, Hafiz Ahmad, and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a routine patrol in Bauchi metropolis. According to SP Nafiu Habib, the arrest occurred around 12 pm on July 4, 2026, when officers intercepted Ahmad in the area of Karofin Madaki.

The Sokoto State Police Command successfully thwarted a bandit attack in Daraye Village, Wamako Local Government Area, resulting in the death of one suspect and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully rescued six additional individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Borno State, marking a significant advancement in their ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, according to Tribune Online.