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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 Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and internet fraud. The operation resulted in the recovery of over N500,000 that had been stolen from victims' bank accounts.

According to Tribune Online, a group of five suspected robbers attacked a community in Ondo at approximately 1:00 a.m., resulting in the death of a technician and the robbery of residents.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered N5.8 billion in proceeds of crime from January to June 2026, which is reported to enhance accountability and national security in Nigeria, according to Punch.

Nigeria's government has threatened to take action against South Africa following the murder of two Nigerians, accusing South African police of being complicit in these killings. This response comes amid ongoing concerns regarding xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

Idris Clement, a popular technician, was killed by robbers who invaded his compound in the early hours of Saturday. His family is now demanding justice following his death, as reported by Premium Times.

On June 7, 2026, a complaint was filed by Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan in Gombe State, alleging that armed individuals broke into their homes and stole mobile phones. Following this, police have reportedly dismantled an eight-member criminal syndicate linked to armed robbery and internet fraud, according to Tribune Online.

Katsina State Police have arrested a 20-year-old man named Adam Tama for allegedly attacking his cousin with knives and firewood. The incident reportedly involved the robbery of her phones and cash.

A man was shot dead in Ondo after he confronted a four-man robbery gang. Following the incident, police have arrested a suspect and are currently investigating the case, according to Punch.

The Nigerian government condemned the recent killings of two Nigerians in South Africa, highlighting concerns that these incidents are part of a broader trend of targeting foreigners. Officials expressed worries about the potential for these actions to misrepresent law-abiding Nigerians as criminals, and they threatened to take action in response to the situation, according to Channels TV.

Idris Abiodun Clement, a 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician and father of five, was killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, Ondo State. He was reportedly shot by armed robbers who invaded the neighborhood in the early hours of the day. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to Vanguard.

A 22-year-old suspect in Delta has been arrested by police for allegedly staging his own kidnapping. According to the police commissioner, the individual left home under the pretext of disposing of refuse before orchestrating the incident.

A popular refrigeration and air-conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun, was shot dead during a violent raid by suspected armed robbers in the Shagari area of Akure, Ondo State, according to Daily Trust. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has led to outrage among local residents. Abiodun, 47, was a father of five, and his family is now demanding justice following his death.

A middle-aged man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle parked outside the Assemblies of God Church on Item Street in Umuahia, Abia State. This incident follows a recent car theft involving a Toyota Sienna belonging to the wife of a traditional ruler, HRH Eze Izuwa, which occurred just a month prior.

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.

On July 5, 2026, diviners, sorcerers, priests, and local leaders gathered in front of the Oba of Benin's palace to perform a ritual aimed at cursing criminals, including kidnappers and cultists, who are causing unrest in the Benin Kingdom and surrounding areas. This event was described as a historic ritual to address the ongoing issues of terrorism in the region, according to Vanguard.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke's rebuttal regarding claims that wanted criminals are being harbored in the government house. This clash between the APC and Adeleke's camp highlights ongoing tensions surrounding allegations of criminal activity within the state government, according to Naija News.

According to Taifa Leo, women are being used by criminal gangs to lure drivers on major highways in Kenya before they are attacked with firearms and robbed of vehicles, goods, and other valuables. This new tactic has emerged amid a rise in armed robbery incidents on key transport routes such as Nairobi-Mombasa and Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reports that attractive women are positioned along the roads pretending to be stranded or in need of urgent assistance.

Eight individuals, including seven men and one woman, have been arrested in Marsabit in connection with a SIM swap fraud involving Sh1.2 million. The suspects have been identified as Benrodgers Kyalo, Evans Mbweli, Patrick Vundi, Emily Mwende, Josephine Kasiva, Pius Mwenda, Alex Stima, and Jane Mueni.

A video has emerged revealing a drug dealer's plan to murder a SAPS crime intelligence officer and a metro police constable, who were arrested for conspiring against him. The officers are reportedly living in fear following the video's release, which exposes the chilling plot against them.