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 Inspector General of Police,Mr Ibrahim Idris has reassured Nigerians that the era of kidnapping will soon be over as police has equipped themselves with sophisticated intelligent unit outfits to track down criminal.Idris gave the assurance on friday while inaugurating the Imo Police Intelligent Unit which will coordinate tracking of criminals in the state.Idris,who was on a familiarization visit to Imo,also inspected some police projects donated by Gov. Rochas Okorocha.The IG said police had advanced to a sophisticated level in fighting crime,adding that it would be difficult for any criminal activity to be carried out in Imo and other state without the suspectz not being intercepted.Idris said tracking down of the Imo born notorious kidnapper Mr. Henry Chibueze was example of how police will flush out all criminals in the system.The IG admonished officers to always respect human dignity,adding ''police cannot make any head way without the people.You must always respect human right and dignity to restore confidence that police is the people's friend'',he said.Idris commended Gov. Rochas Okorocha,who donated an ultra modern hospital located at Ideato South Local Government,and urged the officers to make maximum use of the facility.Idris also inspected the Police College of Finance and Police Special Intervention Training also donated by the governor.The Commissioner of Police in Imo,Mr. Chris Ezike said crime has reduced drastically in Imo.He said the command has also strengthened its relationship with the members of the public as well as sister security agencies to enhance fight against crime in the state.More photos below.
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