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...
Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison and elements of 3 Battalion that went out on long range fighting patrol yesterday,monday 25th April 2016,to Gima village in Ngala Local Government Area made a startling discovery,Boko Haram terrorists now have new means of identification.The patrol came in contact with some elements of the Boko Haram that started escaping in disarray on sighting the team.However,they were able to apprehend 2 terrorists in their new styled uniform of green colour and use of ropes on their legs and necks.This is a new development in the ongoing clearance operations of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists in the north east.In addition,the patrol team recovered 1 Isuzu Canter lorry which found concealed with grasses,5 motorcycles and 2 bags of guniea corn.Other items recovered include 3 Dane guns,a Solar panel,3 bows and arrows.The arrested terrorists are currently being interrogated to further assist in the clearance operations.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 


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