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.

In Ogun State, Nigeria, police operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦2.2 million, which is believed to be proceeds from their criminal activities. This operation is part of a broader manhunt initiated by the police to combat kidnapping in the region, according to Ripples Nigeria.

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.

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have thwarted an alleged cattle rustling operation, recovering six cows in the Bakal area of Bauchi metropolis. This action was taken following credible intelligence received on June 23, 2026, which indicated that suspected cattle rustlers were transporting the animals towards a riverbank via the Goskaram axis.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Police Force have initiated a crackdown on unauthorized checkpoints and roadblocks along the Apapa and Tin Can Island corridors. This action aims to enhance the flow of traffic and improve security in these critical areas.

Security experts have raised concerns that insufficient investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left Ugandan law enforcement agencies vulnerable, contributing to rising public anxiety as kidnapping cases increase. The Kampala Metropolitan Police reported three high-profile kidnappings in the past two months, which resulted in two fatalities and one successful rescue, highlighting the challenges faced by police in addressing these incidents.