The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) destroyed illicit drugs valued at ₦50 million and arrested several suspects in Awka. This action underscores the agency's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug-related offenses, according to Punch.

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.

A 47-year-old teacher, Mrs Dim Ebere, has surrendered to police in Anambra State, Nigeria, after being accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death. According to the Anambra State Police Command, the suspect voluntarily reported to the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area following a days-long manhunt by security operatives, the African Examiner reported. The allegations remain under investigation, and the suspect is expected to face questioning over the incident.

The Anambra State Police Command arraigned three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged incest, defilement and rape, according to African Examiner. Command spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga said the arraignment was part of efforts to protect vulnerable persons and secure justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The report indicates the case was brought Wednesday, with the suspects facing proceedings before the specialized court in the state capital.

The NDLEA Anambra State Command has reported securing 128 convictions and making 559 arrests over the past 11 months as part of its efforts to combat illicit drug activities in the region.

Dr. Aniekan Umana, the Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, has denied claims made in a police press release that a vigilante guard assigned to him was arrested with a toy AK-47 gun. The statement was issued by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Akwa Ibom State Command.