INTERPOL says its eight-month Operation Jackal IV results in 58 arrests and 263 identifications linked to West African organized crime groups. The operation brings together agencies from multiple countries and targets groups such as Black Axe and similar networks, aiming to disrupt criminal activity and support subsequent prosecutions.
Reports across outlets describe the scale and geographic reach similarly: 22 countries on six continents are involved. Nigeria-focused coverage emphasizes disruption of financial crime. Premium Times and The Punch add that police seize about $2.67 million and block 257 bank accounts associated with the networks.
Some outlets focus more on the operational timeline and investigative goals. Daily Post and Help Net Security specify that the operation runs from November 2025 to June 2026, with law enforcement tracing illicit proceeds, identifying high-value targets, and coordinating arrests. Overall, the coverage aligns on the headline results—58 arrests, 263 identifications, and a cross-border effort against West African criminal networks—while varying on what details are highlighted.
