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 Amode today monday commissioned the newly rehabilitated fuel dump for the State Police Command,just as he reiterated his unwavering commitment to keep Lagos safe,secured and uncomfortable for criminal elements and their collaborators.The facility,which has 33,000 litres capacity for both diesel and premium motor spirit {petrol},was rehabilitated by the State Government for the purpose of dispensing fuel to vehicles used for patrol and surveillance activities by the Police in the State.Speaking at the commissioning,Governor Ambode,who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations,Mr Oluseye Oladejo,said provision of the facility was in line with his administration's determination to further enhance security of lives and property in the state.He said ''Since our inauguration,we have left nobody in doubt about our commitment to keep our State safe and secured.We have demonstrated commitment to this course through massive investment and the provision of modern security equipment to strengthen the crime fighting capacity of security agencies,especially the State Police Command.Till date,we have empowered security agencies with 100 Saloon Car,195 Ford Ranger Pick Ups,10 Toyota Land Cruiser Hilux and several others.These were provided with the main objective of facilitating mobility of officers within the nooks and crannies of the State.With this dedicated facility,the State Government has once again made a clear statement of its determination to make Lagos uncomfortable for criminals and their collaborators''.
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