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...
In continuation of the efforts of getting rid of the menace of cattle rustling,armed banditry and other criminality in the country generally and in the north west geo-political region,under the auspices of Operation SHARAN DAJI,troops of 1 Brigade Nigeria Police in Zamfara State,have carried out a joint clearance operation in Maru today.Although most of the targeted suspected cattle rustlers and armed bandits have escaped,the joint team recovered substantial quantity of arms and ammunitions in the area.It is equally believed some of the criminals escaped with gun shot wounds.The team is still combing the general area for such persons.Consequently,the public in Zamfara,Sokoto,Katsina and Kaduna states in particular,are please requested to report any suspicious persons especially those with gun shot wounds.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Diector Army Public Relations.More photos below 
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