The Katsina State Government has refuted claims that it funded Hajj pilgrimages for bandit leaders or other criminal elements operating in the state. The government labeled these allegations as false and has called for evidence to support such claims, according to ThisDay Live.

According to Tori.ng, a Zamfara community experienced panic after armed attackers invaded the town overnight, resulting in the burning of an elder's home and the abduction of several residents. The incident left destruction in its wake and raised concerns among the local population.

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.

Troops successfully thwarted an abduction attempt by bandits in Sabon Birni, Sokoto, according to Punch. The government has reassured residents in light of a renewed threat from a figure known as Turji.

The Nigerian Police Force has dismissed claims from a viral video suggesting that an officer had interactions with bandits in Katsina. The Force urged the public to disregard the video's assertions and to rely solely on information disseminated through official police channels and authorized sources, according to Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Police Force has addressed a video circulating online that allegedly shows a police officer interacting with bandits on motorcycles. CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniesu, the Force Public Relations Officer, labeled the video as false and described it as a calculated attempt to mislead the public, according to the statement.