Nigeria reported that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa during anti-immigrant protests last month. The fatalities occurred on June 28, shortly before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave the country, according to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Nigeria's government has reported that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa, with one death allegedly involving police officers employing brutal interrogation methods. This incident occurs amid a broader increase in anti-migrant violence in the country, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals.

According to ThisDay Live, troops in Nigeria conducted 14,221 security operations over a six-month period, resulting in the elimination of 1,597 criminals and the rescue of 1,516 hostages. These operations involved coordinated land, air, and maritime missions targeting various threats including terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and arms traffickers.

Armed bandits attacked local communities in Kaduna, resulting in the deaths of at least nine farmers and the abduction of an unspecified number of individuals, according to Premium Times.

The Nigerian security forces have arrested over 17,000 suspected terrorists from 2023 to 2025, with around 2,000 tried and approximately 700 convicted. In the first half of 2026, the Federal Government secured 865 convictions under its mass trial programme. Records indicate that 11,623 suspected terrorists were apprehended during various operations.

A queen from Kwara has shared her harrowing experience regarding the kidnapping of 18 worshippers and the murder of her 14-year-old son by bandits. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N280 million for the release of the worshippers. The queen has made a public plea regarding the situation.