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...

CHIEFS OF ARMY STAFF WHO DIED IN OFFICE.(PHOTO).


 Chiefs of Army Staff who died in office


By Samuel Oamen


The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead.

This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on X on Wednesday.

Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff, becomes the third Chief of Army Staff to have died in office.

Here are COAS who died in office

1. Joseph Akahan (August 1967)

Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, was appointed shortly before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967. After visiting the frontline in Nsukka, he returned to his hometown in Gboko for a brief rest.

As he headed back to Makurdi, the helicopter carrying him crashed, claiming his life with two pilots on board.

2. Attahiru Ibrahim (May 21, 2021)

Former COAS Attahiru Ibrahim died on the evening of May 21, 2021, while he was travelling on a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350 for an official visit to Kaduna to attend the Passing out Parade of 80RRI in Depot Nigerian Army on 22 May 2021.

During the journey the plane crashed, killing Attahiru and all 10 other people on board.

3. Taoreed Lagbaja (November 5, 2024)

Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023 by President Tinubu.

Lagbaja held command positions in several military operations, including Operation HARMONY IV in the Bakassi Peninsula, the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Operation ZAKI.

He was also part of the Internal Security Operation in Benue, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Operation MESA/UDO KA, and Internal Security Operation in the South East.

Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.

Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and two children.

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