Dr. Aniekan Umana, the Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, has denied claims made in a police press release that a vigilante guard assigned to him was arrested with a toy AK-47 gun. The statement was issued by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Akwa Ibom State Command.

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has highlighted that the Nigerian maritime sector, while a significant contributor to economic growth, is confronted with complex security threats. This statement was made during a discussion on the challenges facing the sector in Uyo, according to ThisDay Live.

Kawempe-Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested a 36-year-old private security company driver, Prosper Turinawe, for unlawful possession of suspected government stores, specifically ammunitions. The arrest occurred on June 21, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation in Kawempe Division. Turinawe, who resides in Kyebando Central, was apprehended based on intelligence reports regarding his activities.

Police have refuted allegations suggesting that one of their officers is connected to armed bandits. According to a police spokesperson, the officer is involved in supporting ongoing security operations alongside other security agencies in the Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested and paraded five suspects in relation to the discovery of firearms and other suspicious items at a property linked to Surajudeen Adio, also known as Suri Ilupeju, a former member of the Park Management System (PMS). The suspects were presented at the Police Command Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, as the investigation into the alleged arms cache continues.

Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, stated that while State Governors can appoint police commissioners, they do not have the authority to dismiss them. He emphasized that the State Police would not be used as a political instrument by Governors, aiming to ensure its independence.