Juma Ramadhan, a 21-year-old, has been arrested by the Dar es Salaam Special Police for allegedly murdering his father, Ramadhan Jaffary, aged 47, and burying him in the deceased's house. Police Commander Jumanne Muliro reported that on June 16, 2026, they received a report from relatives about Jaffary's disappearance. Following an investigation, authorities discovered the body buried in a room of his house in Kwembe Luguruni, Ubungo District.

Shamza Abedi, the former head of the Kabarnet Police Station in Baringo County, was surprised to be sought by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which typically investigates complaints against police officers. Initially fearing that one of her officers might be involved in misconduct, she was instead awarded by IPOA for her efforts in restoring security in the community, an unusual occurrence for the authority.

Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned as police expand their investigation into political violence in Kisii. According to Eastleigh Voice, seven suspects have already been arrested during a security operation conducted by the Officer Commanding Station at Keumbu and detectives from the Kisii Central Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Police in Kano State, Nigeria, have arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a Chief Superintendent of Police and defrauding members of the public by promising them police recruitment slots. According to the Kano State Police Command, the suspect, a resident of Kureken Sani Quarters, was arrested by operatives of the Panshekara Police Division on September 1, 2026, following credible intelligence. Authorities said the suspect allegedly exploited unsuspecting job seekers through the fraudulent scheme.

The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has issued a statement saying it received reports of an incident on September 8, 2026, in the Lugalo area of Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, involving Dr. Conrad Agonza Kahyoza, who is alleged to have assaulted a soldier. According to Global Publishers, the association addressed the allegations in its statement, though further details of the incident or MAT's position were not provided.

Police in Tanzania's Dodoma Region have arrested a total of 418 suspects for various offences during a period beginning August 12, according to Global Publishers. The suspects have been brought before the courts to face charges. The report did not specify the exact nature of all the alleged crimes or the outcome of the court proceedings.