Troops from Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a 29-year-old suspected kidnapper named Mohamdu Surajo during a security operation in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to a statement from the Nigerian Army posted on X.

A security guard named Malam Ado Shuaibu Maki was killed by suspected thieves who allegedly slit his throat during a robbery at a hospital in Danlasan Ward, Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on the night of July 3, 2026, and the thieves made off with solar equipment from the facility, according to a statement issued.

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called for arrests and an independent investigation after clinical officers were attacked in Makueni County. According to the union, the officers were attacked on September 8 while exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and petition. KUCO is demanding accountability from authorities over the incident, which it described as a violation of the officers' rights.

The Enugu chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the arrest of Prof. Martin Aghaji, a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon, and is seeking explanations from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police regarding the circumstances of his arrest.

Veteran singer Stecia Mayanja has been hospitalized at Nakasero Hospital due to serious health complications that arose after her daughter's introduction ceremony. According to her manager, Mayanja experienced persistent headaches that worsened, leading her family and close associates to seek urgent medical attention.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Plateau State Government of the federal government's commitment to restoring peace and security after a deadly attack on the Kawel community in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area. This assurance was communicated by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 on Wednesday.