After being released from prison, Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, stated he had no remorse about his activities while in government. Along with his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, Malami is charged with 16 counts of alleged money laundering. Malami has stated that he plans to forcefully defend himself against the accusations.

The Ondo State Police Command, on Monday, stated that it was criminals and not bandits that were arrested at Akure Airport on Sunday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated that its substantive drug case against the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, is still pending.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Due to their suspected involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, which authorities claim involves former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, five security officers have been detained and will be prosecuted. Authorities reportedly stated that the arrests came after a joint investigation following what was described as a severe breach of airport security procedures.

The suspected mastermind behind the recent purported attempt on the life of Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, in Benin, Edo State, has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS). During their party's meeting in Benin, armed thugs ambushed Obi, along with former Edo State Governor John Oyegun and other leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), firing multiple shots at them.