TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE ALONG BENIN–SAPELE ROAD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE ALONG BENIN–SAPELE ROAD Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested on 12 September 2026 at Obaretin Community by troops conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard major transportation routes within the area. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine and eight rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Other items recovered are one Tecno mobile phone, two bags, one torchlight, one music box and assorted charms. The suspect and recovered items are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to establish his links to other criminal elements and determine his possible involvement in kidnapping and related activi...
Today friday President Buhari gave the directive in his address during the Inauguration.He said it was impossible to achieve victory against the insurgents if the command continued to operate from Abuja.''My appeal for unity is predicated on the seriousness of the legacy we are getting into with depleted foreign reserves,falling oil price,leakages and debts the Nigerian economy is in deep trouble.It will require careful management to bring it round and to tackle the immediate challenges confronting us,namely,Boko Haram,the Niger Delta situation,the power shortages and unemployment,especially among young people.The most immediate is Boko Haram insurgency.Progress has been made in recent weeks by our security forces but victory cannot be achieved by basing the command and control centre in Abuja.The command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain there until Boko Haram is completely subdued''.
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