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...
According to Vanguard,the lingering war between social miscreants at Okesuna and Patey streets,Lagos Island,assumed a violent dimension yesterday,as three persons were feared dead.Many others injured in the free-for-all,in which broken bottles,knives,axes and guns were used.The warring factions,as gathered had been at daggers-drawn over supremacy for close to five years.The latest clash started after a man,identified as Osigin,was attacked at about 7a.m,while returning to his Oshodi home,which he fled from,following the crisis that erupted over the murder of Hamburger.He was said to have been stabbed by Patey boys for supporting their rival.When news of his attack filtered in,Okesuna boys went for his rescue and called for reinforcement from Oshodi boys.Osigin,as gathered,was rushed to a private hospital where he later died.News of his death sparked a renewed battle as miscreants from Okepopo,Salu Court and Okesuna invaded Patey Street,where two persons were reportedly shot.
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