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 Ambode today sunday stressed the need for the continuous remembrance of fallen heroes who laid their kives for the unity of the country,saying that the country must remain united to celebrate and honour them.Speaking after performing the laying of wreath and release of pigeons in commemoration of the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Remembrance Arcade,Tafawa Balewa Square {TBS} in Lagos,Gvernor Ambode said the import of the celebration could not be over emphasized as it signified the great sacrifice put in by the fallen heroes to ensure the unity of the country.He said: ''For every January 15,we come together to remember our past heroes and the whole essence of being Nigerians is for us to live as a united country and some people have laid their lives for us to be here today.It is important that we must continue to celebrate them and remind ourselves that the unity of Nigeria has no substitute and that is the reason we do his every year''.The Governor,who also spoke on the efforts of the State Government at prioritizing the welfare of legionaires in the State,said the government recently gave them Hilux vehicle and increased their monthly subvention.''We have always taken care of legionnaires in the State and I think we have the best welfare programme across the country.Just recently,we gave them Hilux vehicle for their operation and we have also increased the monthly subvention that we give to them.The whole essence is even beyond what we give to legionnaires,we should take proper care of all Lagosians and that is what we are doing''. Governor Ambode said.More photos below.
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