Police in Cross River State, Nigeria, are searching for the companion of a woman found dead in a hotel. According to PM News, police spokesperson Akata said Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has directed that the investigation be conducted professionally and in accordance with the law, aiming to establish the deceased's identity, the cause and circumstances of her death, and the roles of any persons connected to the incident.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an investigation into the alleged handover of a teacher, Ummulkhair, to a mob in Kaduna. This directive came after a petition from human rights activist and lawyer Hamza Dantani, who requested an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Victor Otwere, an employee of ENA Coach, has died shortly after complaining of a headache while at the company's booking office in Mbale. According to Tuko, his sudden death has left residents of Vihiga county in mourning. Details surrounding the cause of death have not been disclosed.

The South African Police Service has appointed a senior officer to investigate the circumstances surrounding injuries suffered by Sky, a former arson-detection dog, at the SAPS veterinary facility in Roodeplaat before she was euthanised. According to IOL, the probe will examine how the K9 sustained the injuries while in the care of the facility. The case has raised questions about the treatment and welfare of police service animals, with the investigation expected to establish accountability.

Ntufam Hilliard Eta, former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress, has called on anti-corruption agencies to investigate financial crime allegations involving African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. According to Leadership newspaper, Eta made the appeal on Tuesday at Muhammadu Buhari House in Abuja, specifically urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to act. The allegations remain unverified claims attributed to Eta.

The family of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old nurse who died at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to order the immediate release of her body for burial. According to African Examiner, the family's lawyer, Kaile Yusuf, spoke to journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, rejecting an autopsy and seeking the release of her remains.