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 Economic and Financial Crime Commission,EFCC,yesterday wednesday April 5,2017,arraigned the duo of Udenze Ikenna Kenneth and Egwuatu Dozie Joseph on a Nine count charge,bothering on Money Laundering.While taking their plea before Hon. Justice Gafai of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka,the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the entire charge.In view of their plea,their Counsels Barr Chuks Umeh and Barr Innocent Inoke respectively applied for their bail,which the Judge granted,with the following conditions:Two sureties on grade level 10 and above in the service of the Anambra State Government; must be resident in Awka,with documents verified by the prosecution and submitted to the court.The presiding Judge then adjourned to May 18,2017,for commencement of trial.The accused persons were alleged to have illegally concealed the sum of N2,982,388 {Two Million Nine Hundred and Eighty-Eighty Naira} which is said to be proceeds of an illegal activity in their account.An offence which is contrary to and punishable under Section 17{a} of the Money Laundering {prohibition} {amendment} Act,2012.
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