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 tuesday morning,there was chaos around Fagbems petrol station along Oshodi Apapa expressway,after a Toyota Camry saloon car exploded.The car belonging to an Army personnel identified as Lasisi Adeleye caught up in flames after a Mercedes Benz 1428 truck marked AKM162ZW,driving recklessly,hit it from the rear.It was gathered that in the process of avoiding severe impact with the truck which was involved in dangerous overtaking,the Camry knocked down a passerby who fell and sustained leg injury.The Camry was carrying 25 litres kegs filled with fuel in the boot,and was avoiding crushing the victim.The Camry somersaulted,crossing the median on the expressway.Sensing danger,the army officer was said to have ran out of the vehicle unhurt before it eventually hit the padestrian walkway and exploded.Immediately the incident occurred at about 7am,motorists on the bust expressway scampered for safety while others assitsted the injured man off harm's way.The truck driver identified as Joseph Chima,a resident of 50,Emodi Street,Olodi Apapa was said to have attempted to flee but he was caught by the army officer who took him to the nearest police station to make an entry.Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps got to the scene few minutes and assisted the injured man into their patrol van.According to Assistant Corps Commander,Emmanuel Edeh,the unidentified victim was taken to New Age Hospital,Kirirkiri Apapa where it was discovered he was responding to treatment.Investigation is ongoing.One more photo below. 
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