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...
The Acting General Officer Commanding {GOC} 7 Division Nigeria Army,Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has commended troops of 21 Brigade of the Division for delivering a devastating deep punch to Boko Haram terrorists leading to the capture of Large quantities of terrorists equipment.The commendation came on the heels of troops display of bravery that led to successful and decisive repelling Boko Haram terrorists attempted incusion into their location in Sambisa forest,Borno State early morning today,thursday,27th April 2017.The troops resilence paid off with heavy battering of Boko Haram terrorists leading to the terrorist sustaining huge casualties in fighters and equipment.The terrorists paid dearly as the troops neutralized 15 of them and wounded several others.In addition,the gallant troops made heavy seizures with the destruction of ! vehicle bound Improvised Explosive Devive {VBIED} belonging to the terrorists and captured of 1 Buffalo Gun truck mounted with Long Barrel Shika Gun,2 General Purpose Machine Gun,1 PKM Gun,2 General Purpose Machine Gun,1 PKM Gun,mortar tubes,3 AK-47 rifles,2 FN rifles,1 G3 rifle,others are 5 pieces of 60mm mortar Bombs,various GSM handsets,36 Hand Grenade,12 rifle magazines,Shilka fill tray,750 rounds of 7.62mm {NATO} ammunition,106 rounds of 32mm ammunition,a 12 volt battery,3 Automatic Grenade Launcher bombs and 5 mortar charges,among others.The GOC enjoined troops to remain resolute in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in the North East in order to ensure total compliance with the Chief of Army Staff,Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai's directive that remnants of Boko Haram terrorists are flushed out of Nigerian territory.
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