TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE ALONG BENIN–SAPELE ROAD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 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...

UK SUSPENDS SOME ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL, DRAWING CRITICISM FROM NETANYAHU. (PHOTO).


 UK Suspends Some Arms Sales to Israel, Drawing Criticism from Netanyahu


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the UK government's decision to suspend 30 out of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, labeling it "shameful." In a statement on social media, Netanyahu criticized the UK for not standing with Israel, a fellow democracy, during its fight against what he termed "barbarism." He argued that this "misguided decision" would only serve to embolden Hamas amid ongoing tensions in the region. The suspension was announced by UK Defence Secretary John Healey, who emphasized that the UK remains a "staunch ally" of Israel.


Healey explained that the suspended licenses pertain to equipment that could be used for offensive purposes in Gaza, while the majority of arms exported to Israel are either unrelated to the conflict or intended for defensive use. The timing of the announcement has drawn criticism, particularly as it coincided with the funerals of six hostages killed by Hamas last week. Healey acknowledged the emotional weight of the situation but maintained that the decision was driven by legal obligations and the necessity to report to Parliament.


Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International UK, have also weighed in, describing the measures as "too limited" and accusing the government of engaging in "gesture politics." Amnesty's chief executive, Sacha Deshmukh, noted that the restrictions are riddled with loopholes, calling for a more comprehensive approach to arms exports. While the UK's arms sales to Israel are relatively minor, contributing just 1% of the country's defense imports, the controversy underscores the complexities of international arms trade and the ongoing challenges in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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