South African police have dismantled criminal networks in a large-scale cross-border operation valued at R15 million, according to The Citizen. The operation targeted transnational criminal syndicates, with authorities describing it as a significant blow to organised crime operating across borders. Details of arrests, seizures, or the specific criminal activities involved were not provided in the available information.

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.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have stepped up nationwide enforcement operations to curb illegal mining and strengthen compliance with solid minerals sector regulations. According to Leadership, the specialised unit said its teams, particularly in the South-West, are recording progress in ensuring mining activities comply with the rules.

The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Kano, according to the Daily Post. The suspects, including one identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, were apprehended during a covert operation by the corps' Counter Terrorism Unit based in Dorayi Babba, Gwale Local Government Area.

The Kogi State Government has reported the recovery of over 1,000 stolen livestock as a result of a coordinated security operation aimed at dismantling criminal gangs associated with the late bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and other cattle-rustling groups in the North Central region. This operation involved collaboration among various security forces, including the 12 Brigade.

According to ThisDay Live, troops in Nigeria conducted 14,221 security operations over a six-month period, resulting in the elimination of 1,597 criminals and the rescue of 1,516 hostages. These operations involved coordinated land, air, and maritime missions targeting various threats including terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and arms traffickers.