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...
Lagos State Governor,Mr.Akinwunmi Ambode on saturdaydonated a 500kva transformer to residents of Palmgroove Estate in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of the State,as part of the ongoing ''Light Up Lagos'' initiative.The Governor also donated transformers to two communities in Alapere and Ijegun respectively to boost electricity supply in their localities.Governor Ambode,who was represented at the handling over ceremony by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources,Mr.Wale Oluwo,had read about the plight of the residents via a newspaper publication in which they appealed to the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company {IKEDC} to come to their aid to replace their aging transformers.The transformer at Palmgroove Estate,according to the residents,was installed in 1958 and had become problematic in the last ten years,causing it to develop fault on a weekly basis.Oluwo,in his remarks,said Governor Ambode was of the view that if the electricity distribution companies were not making the right investment,the people would wallow in darkness,hence,his administration is poised to alleviate the suffering of Lagosians.Responding,President of Palmgroove Estate Residents Association,captain Jide George said the prompt manner with which the Governor responded to their plight was worthy of emulation by other leaders,saying it was an eloquent testimony of leadership by example.''This is very much unprecedented.I never believed that such a thing could happen where you will just put something in the papers and the Governor will respond to it expeditiously.We are ready to support the efforts of the Governor.All of us are behind him and we want to say thank you to the Governor''.More photos below. 
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