The Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced three men, Uche Onu, Ekene Okorie, and Celestine Eze, to death by hanging for armed robbery. This ruling is based on violations of Section 6 (b) of the Armed Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R11, Vol 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Three individuals, including two Nigerians and one foreign national from Niger, have been sentenced to death by hanging by a State High Court in Sokoto. They were arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) on charges related to terrorism and arms proliferation.

Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, stated that governors who misuse state police will face sanctions. He made this comment during an interview on Arise Television, following the Senate's passage of the controversial State Police Bill. Adaramodu emphasized the need for accountability among state governors regarding the use of state police.

A court in Delta has sentenced Akpobor Erhianor and Tibra Cornelius to death for their involvement in armed robberies and murder. They were the 2nd and 3rd defendants in a case against them and two others, Edafe Adu and Oghenewegba Cadeton, related to a series of violent crimes in the state, as per charge No. EHC/19C/2023.

The political climate in Osun State has become increasingly charged as the campaign councils of the two leading parties have accused each other of involvement in political killings. Both councils have urged Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to take action ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15, according to Daily Post Politics.

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, expressed concerns over potential violence ahead of the Osun State governorship election, noting that at least 20 people have reportedly been killed in recent months. Disu made these remarks during a meeting at the Osun State police headquarters, highlighting the need for heightened security measures as the election approaches.