The family of an Inkatha Freedom Party councillor is calling for an investigation after the councillor was killed during a police shootout, according to SABC Politics. Police were reportedly acting on information about a suspect believed to be in possession of a firearm when the incident occurred. The circumstances surrounding the councillor’s death remain unclear from the available report, and relatives are seeking formal scrutiny of the operation.

A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

A 25-year-old man, Hassan Mohamed of Rinjin Gura village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has allegedly been shot and killed with a dane gun. According to a statement issued by the Bauchi State Police Command's spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a 23-year-old man found in possession of a loaded, locally made shotgun. According to Punch, authorities are investigating the source of the illegal firearm and the purpose for which it was intended. The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the circulation of illegal weapons in the state. Further details on the suspect's identity and possible charges are expected as the investigation continues.

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has offered a N1 million reward for information identifying individuals seen in a viral video harassing two young girls accused of stealing wigs. In a video shared on his social media platforms, he condemned the treatment of the girls, arguing that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands, and called for the arrest of those involved in the incident, according to the Daily Post.

Adeleke’s campaign council has called on the Osun Police to release the complete video of a suspect's confession regarding an alleged assassination attempt on the APC Director General. The council has raised concerns about inconsistencies in the investigation and is demanding the arrest of the suspect involved in the case, according to Punch.