Police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, have foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron, according to Punch. The operation led to the recovery of guns, ammunition, and speedboats believed to be intended for use in the plot. Details of arrests or suspects were not provided in the available report. The incident highlights ongoing security efforts by the Akwa Ibom Police Command to curb kidnapping and related crimes in the coastal area of the state.

The Cross River State police command has announced plans to launch Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes along Calabar's waterways. The move follows a resurgence of waterway abductions in the area, with three reported cases between April and August 2026. Joint security forces are expected to take part in the anti-piracy offensive, according to the Daily Post.

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have intensified raids on crime-prone areas to mop up small arms and light weapons ahead of electioneering activities, according to Leadership. The command said a 23-year-old suspected cult leader was apprehended with a firearm in Ikot Ekpene local government area. Police disclosed the development to journalists at the state headquarters in Ikot Akpanabia, describing it as part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free election period.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested four people over an alleged self-kidnapping plot and the spread of false information on social media in Akure North Local Government Area. According to the Daily Trust, the Corps Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed the arrests on Monday while parading 53 suspects apprehended for various offences across the state.

In Ogun State, Nigeria, police operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit have killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦2.2 million, which is believed to be proceeds from their criminal activities. This operation is part of a broader manhunt initiated by the police to combat kidnapping in the region, according to Ripples Nigeria.

The Nigerian Navy says it has dismantled an illegal recruitment and training scheme operating outside recognised legal frameworks in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to The Tide, 12 people were arrested, including six suspected organisers, five recruits or trainees, and one cadet of the Merchant Seaman Academy. The operation was conducted in August, with authorities acting to halt the unauthorised exercise and take the suspects into custody for further investigation.