Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged attack on a palace. This arrest is part of ongoing police operations aimed at combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and the illegal possession of firearms in the region, according to Premium Times.

The Anambra State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers demanded N600,000 to secure the release of a suspect's sister in custody. According to Punch, police clarified that the woman was arrested for allegedly aiding a cult-related investigation, insisting her detention was lawful and not tied to any monetary demand. The denial follows public claims of extortion against the command.

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.

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.

The Anambra State Government has sealed several student hostels, churches, and a market in Awka South Local Government Area due to violations of sanitation regulations, as part of its enforcement of environmental laws.

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.