The Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted 17 irregular migrants in Adamawa State, according to Daily Post. In a separate operation around the same period, the Service arrested two suspected kidnappers found with N34 million in cash, which the suspects allegedly admitted was ransom payment. The first incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, and details were reported on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

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.

Two Nigerian men have been arrested in the United States over an alleged immigration bribery scheme, according to Tori.ng. Investigators reportedly uncovered a plan involving immigration applications and secret payments, leading to serious allegations against the pair. Details of the specific charges and the identities of those involved have not been disclosed in the report. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of immigration-related fraud in the United States.

The Benue State Police Command in Nigeria has rescued 18 kidnapped victims and arrested 20 suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations across the state, according to Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu. Speaking at the Command Headquarters in Makurdi, he said officers also recovered three AK-47 rifles and other weapons, attributing the successes to sustained tactical operations.

Two Nigerians, Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu, a former senior officer with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye, have been arrested in the United States. According to Vanguard, they allegedly received illegal payments in exchange for manipulating and expediting immigration applications, effectively selling green cards and citizenship for cash. Details of the charges and court proceedings were not provided in the report.

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command rescued a husband and wife and arrested a suspected kidnapper, according to Daily Trust. The victims, Rita Emma, 49, and Obareki Emmanuel, 66, were reportedly abducted by gunmen in Iruekpen on September 4, 2026, and taken into a forest. The police spokesperson confirmed the rescue and the suspect's arrest, though further details were not provided.