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.

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.

Ogun State has announced a collaboration with the Police to enhance security and border surveillance. This initiative was confirmed during a strategic security meeting attended by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Fayoade Adegoke and Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, according to Premium Times.

The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service reported a notable increase in revenue and substantial seizures of smuggled goods totaling ₦4.63 billion over a three-month period, along with the arrest of multiple suspects. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat smuggling in the region.

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 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.