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...
As part of measures to boost tourism and enhance movement of goods and services,Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday thursday commissioned the newly completed Imeke-Ajido Bridge,a major link bridge in Badagry axis of the State.The Bridge,which is 500 metres long,was designed with sidewalk on both sides.Addressing a mammoth crod of joyous residents who came out to receive him after walking on the bridge,Governor Ambode said the delivery of the project was a promise kept and an effort aimed at making life comfortable for the people.Before the construction of the bridge by the State Government,the people of the area were said to have been subjected to intold hardship trying to connect Ajido town to Imeke,all suburbs in Badagry.The Governor said :'' Apart from this bridge that we have just commissioned,take the second phase which connects this place to Whispering Palms as being approved immediately and work should commence immediately.It is good that the Kabiyesi is here.The last time we came here was sometime in July and which we said this bridge should be constructed by CCECC.Today,we are happy to see that the bridge has been completed and it is hereby commissioned for use from this moment onwards while we believe strongly also that before the end of June 2017,we should have a very good road to Whispering Palms which will also improve on the tourism potentials of Badagry and it will also improve the economy of this axis.''.More photos below.
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