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The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspects during a significant operation targeting criminal hideouts and black spots. The raid also resulted in the seizure of drugs and vehicles, according to Punch.

The police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate. Authorities are actively pursuing additional members of the alleged group who remain at large, and investigations into the case are ongoing.

Nine individuals have been arrested in Witrantjie in connection with murders related to illegal mining activities. The police conducted the arrests after receiving information about suspects traveling in a minibus taxi, leading to their apprehension.

According to PM News, police have arrested 202 suspects during a raid on brothels and drug dens. The operation also resulted in the impounding of five motor vehicles, ten tricycles, and ten motorcycles for violating traffic regulations, state-imposed restrictions on tricycle operations, and a ban on motorcycles in certain areas.

The Delta State Police Command, under CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, arrested 202 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal hideouts in Asaba. Additionally, the police impounded 25 vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles for traffic offences, as reported by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe.

The Lagos police conducted a raid on a criminal hideout in Alimosho, resulting in the arrest of several suspects. During the operation, they set fire to a large dump site that residents believed was being used by armed robbers and hardened criminals, according to Vanguard.

Troops have arrested two individuals in connection with an attempted attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) that occurred on July 2. The incident involved a gun battle with suspected armed assailants, resulting in the death of one attacker, while others managed to flee into nearby rocky terrain. The security investigation into the attack is ongoing, according to PM News.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student for allegedly attempting to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in cartons of Orijin Bitters destined for Malaysia. Additionally, a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman was apprehended with 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed as plantains, according to Vanguard.

Police in Nairobi have summoned Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda for questioning regarding a violent attack on a political convoy along the Kisii–Keroka Road. The investigation has also led to the arrest of four additional suspects as authorities continue to probe the incident.

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.

Three suspects were arrested in Migori County following an intelligence-led operation by detectives, which resulted in the recovery of two illegal firearms, ammunition, and a cache of suspected stolen property, according to Capital FM.

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 Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that 279,414 traffic offenders were arrested and 2,214 road crashes occurred nationwide between January and May 2026, indicating an improvement in road safety.

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a robbery at an NYSC lodge, which resulted in 36 corps members being left stranded and counting their losses. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by such facilities.

Police in Kampala have arrested three individuals, identified as Derrick Tumusiime, Emmy Kitoko, and Fabrice Niyonzima, a Rwandan national, on suspicion of theft and sale of mobile phones. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation, which resulted in the recovery of 143 suspected stolen phones.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. They are scheduled to appear before the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Thursday. Reports indicate that the suspect was found in possession of 100 bullets.

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended eight individuals linked to alleged theft, violent attacks, and drug-related offenses across various locations in the state. These arrests were part of the police's ongoing crime-fighting initiatives, conducted through separate operations in the local government areas of Bursari, Damaturu, and Nguru.

Authorities in Cape Town have arrested two suspects after intercepting a vehicle that was transporting 743 units of illegally harvested abalone. This operation marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against marine poaching in the region.

Three suspects, identified as Lesotho nationals, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a mass shooting in Cleveland. The arrests took place at the KwaMai-Mai Informal Settlement, according to SABC News.

President Donald Trump announced that six individuals have been arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has become a contentious site amid his administration's $14 million rehabilitation project. In a social media post, Trump alleged that there was a "350 foot gash" in the paint, although he provided no supporting evidence for this claim.