The Edo State Police Command has apprehended four individuals, including a 27-year-old woman, linked to a kidnapping syndicate. This follows the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City on June 14, 2026, where her husband reportedly managed to escape from the assailants, who are believed to be kidnappers.

The Ekiti State Police Command has successfully rescued worshippers who were abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church located in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area, according to Naija News.

About 22 individuals were rescued from armed bandits in the Kwara South Senatorial District following a coordinated operation by Kogi State Joint Security Forces, which included the Military, Police, Hunters, and Vigilante groups. The operation took place in forests along the Kwara-Kogi border, according to a statement from the Kwara South authorities.

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 6:46 p.m., police intervened in a kidnapping attempt on the Benin-Abraka Road near the NNPC Pipeline area, which has been identified as a hotspot for criminal activities. The police successfully rescued the passengers involved in the incident, according to the police report.

Edo State authorities have initiated a manhunt for an individual named Liberty, who is alleged to be an arms supplier connected to a recent kidnapping incident at a market in Benin. In relation to this case, four suspects have been arrested, and one suspect has been reported killed.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.