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...
Today friday April 2,marks the 23rd year after 1994 Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi by the Hutus in which over 1 million Tutsi were killed.Flags will fly at half-mast during the national commemoration week which marks the beginning of the 100-day genocide memorial period.Government launched the Genocide on April 7,1994,and stopped on July 4th by Rwanda Patriotic Army.President Paul Kagame will light a flame of hope today friday at Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre.The flame,which will stay lit throughout the commemoration period,symbolizes Rwanda's hope of a better future.More than 400 guests including international leaders,dignitaries,survivors and their families and representatives of survivor organisations will attend the ceremony.It is followed by a walk to remember in the afternoon,then a night vigil at National stadium.More graphic photos below.
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