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...

KENYA'S PRESIDENT RUTO PROMISES END TO ABDUCTION OF CRITICS. (PHOTO).


 Kenya's President Ruto promises end to abduction of critics


Kenyan President William Ruto has promised an end to abductions, following the latest spate of disappearances that have been condemned by rights groups, lawyers and politicians, AFP reported.


Security forces in the East African nation have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July.


Police have denied involvement but activists have questioned why they appear to not be investigating the disappearances.


The latest disappearances have primarily involved young men who have criticised Ruto online, with rights groups dismissing police denials of involvement and calling for action.


Speaking to a crowd Friday in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, Ruto promised an end to the abductions but also told parents to "take responsibility" of their children.


"We are going to stop the abductions so that our youth can live peacefully," he said, according to local media reports.


Ruto had addressed the issue in his annual state of the nation speech in November, condemning "any excessive or extrajudicial" action.


But he also said many of the detentions were legitimate arrests against "criminals and subversive elements".


Anger has continued to grow in the country, with the latest abductions sparking small-scale protests in at least one town.


"If indeed the police are not complicit," the Law Society of Kenya said, they must immediately "investigate and prosecute those responsible".


Human Rights Watch said earlier this year that its research pointed towards a unit drawn from multiple security agencies.


Ruto's remarks follow recent comments by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who alleged a secret unit was behind the disappearances.


"Abducting these children and killing them is not a solution... This is the first administration in the history of this country to target children for repression," Gachagua claimed.

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