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...
The River State Government multi-billion Naira Banana plantation located in Sogho in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday Boxing day was set on fire by suspected arsonists.The Multi-Billion Banana Plantationinitiated by the administration of Chibuike Amaechi,which is operated under the Public Private Partnership with an Israeli firm has the potential of providing employment for about 2,000 of Rivers people and for Agro-research.Witnesses said the fire started yesterday saturday afternoon,and pointing accusing fingers to unknown arsonists.Dr Mesua Wilson Nwibari,the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Tai Local Government Council who confirm,ed the incident claimed that a woman who was farming near the vast plantation put fire on her small portion of farm land and uncontrollable harmattan fire spread the fire to the Banana farm.He ruled sabotage as a possible cause of the fire.
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