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Security forces in Jos have apprehended 12 individuals suspected of attempting to incite unrest. This action coincides with intensified security operations and patrols across Plateau State aimed at preventing disturbances and enforcing existing restrictions.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has arrested 104 suspected drug traffickers and seized illicit drugs valued at over N1.8 billion. These actions were part of the agency's operations during the first quarter of 2026.
The Delta State Police have detained 272 individuals linked to illegal drug trafficking in the area. This operation follows coordinated raids targeting known criminal hotspots.
A military operation in Benue State led to the arrest of three individuals suspected of terrorism along with the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and munitions. This was part of a proactive measure ahead of the wet season.
The FCT police have arrested seven individuals in connection with violent clashes among members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) while refuting allegations of officers discharging firearms at the scene.
The Hisbah Board in Kano State apprehended more than 600 individuals during the Sallah celebrations for various offenses, including improper dressing. The operation also led to the recovery of 66 missing children.
In Kenya, a Nigerian citizen along with another individual was apprehended as authorities dismantled a drug trafficking ring. The operation, led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, targeted a network suspected of narcotics exchange.
Qatar has apprehended over 300 people for disseminating videos and what officials deemed as misleading information related to recent Iranian hostilities, as announced by the nation's interior ministry. This action occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
In a collaborative effort, security forces in Ondo State arrested 99 individuals involved in various criminal activities during a coordinated raid. The operation was supported by multiple agencies including the police, military, and civil defense corps.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has apprehended an individual suspected of arms trafficking along with another suspected fraudster in two distinct operations. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to curb crime in the region.
Seven individuals were apprehended by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce for engaging in open defecation during a raid carried out in various locations on Lagos Island. The arrests were disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources.
The Ekiti West Local Government operatives of Amotekun Corps have apprehended five individuals suspected of armed banditry. The arrests occurred on February 25, 2026, following a tip-off from local residents.
Six individuals have been detained by the Ondo State Police for allegedly running a fake miracle scam in Idanre Local Government Area. They posed as religious leaders to deceive victims out of their money.
French law enforcement has detained nine individuals in connection with the killing of a far-right activist. The victim, Quentin Deranque, succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent altercation related to a protest against left-wing ideology.
A total of 75 individuals suspected of criminal activities have been apprehended by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The arrests occurred during a late-night operation aimed at known trouble spots.
