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...
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have passed a motion calling on the state Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to direct the state Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs,Hon. Muslim Folami to review upward salaries of traditional rulers in the state.The motion was moved by Hon Lanre Ogunyemi,representing Ojo State Constituency 2 and Chairman of the House Committee on Education.Supporting him to move the motion are: Honourables Sanai Agunbiade,Olumuyiwa Jimoh,Adebayo Osinowo,Princess {Mrs} Adefunmilayo Tejuoso,Dayo Saka Fafunmi,Sola Giwa,Tunde Braimoh and Hakeem Sokunle.Moving the motion on the floor of the House,Hon Ogunyemi stated that most palace ceremonies and programmes are conducted in English Language.The lawmaker also observed that if traditional rulers are encouraged to perform their statutory duties,''wealth of experience will fast track desired change in their various communities and add value to governance''.Hon Ogunyemi lamented the indiscriminate creation of new traditional stools noting that this will downgrade esteemed positions of traditional rulers.Members like Honourables Adebayo Osinowo,Tunde Braimoh,Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni,Yinka Ogundimu,Bisi Yusuf,Rotimi Olowo,Nurudeen Saka-Solaja,David Setonji,Mrs Omotayo Oduntan,Segun Olulade,Sanai Agunbiade,Adedamola Richard Kasumu and Ibrahim Layode all spoke in favour of the motion.They all agreed that the motion was a good one and it was a unanimous agreement that it will go a long way in enhancing the welfare I the traditional rulers as well as serve as encouragement for them in their duty.The Speaker of the House,Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa also agreed with the mover of the motion and those who contributed to the debate.The motion was unanimously passed by members after it was moved by Hon Ogunyemi and seconded by Hon Olulade.Apart from increasing salaries of traditional rulers,the motion also urged traditional rulers to make Yoruba Language medium of communication in their palace and other public functions.It also called on the state government to look into the alarming rate at which new stools of Obas are being created with a view to ensuring that the process of upgrading Baales to the status of Obas are strictly adhered to.
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