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...

OGUN POLICE FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT, ARREST NOTORIOUS FLEEING SUSPECT, RECOVER OPERATIONAL WEAPONS. (PHOTO).


 OGUN POLICE FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT, ARREST NOTORIOUS FLEEING SUSPECT, RECOVER OPERATIONAL WEAPONS


The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a wanted serial kidnapper and the recovery of weapons used in past operations.


Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit apprehended Clement Elijah, a felon who had been on the run since 2024 in connection with a high-profile kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa village, Ogun State. Two of his accomplices were taken into custody at the time.


Elijah, who arrived Ibiade community on June 13, 2025, planned to abduct a prominent individual in Ago Village, Abigi, but his sinister mission was thwarted through timely collaboration between the police and vigilant residents.


Following a clearance operation on June 16, 2025, the gang's armourer, Posi Friday, was apprehended with a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges cleverly concealed in a Boom Speaker were recovered from him.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, commended the proactive efforts of Ibiade and Abigi communities. He expressed deep appreciation for their sustained communication and support, which were pivotal in cracking the case.


In another development, operatives of the Anti-Cultism team arrested fourteen suspected cultists of two rival groups planning attacks over superiority on June 16, 2025. The suspects were rounded up in Ijagun, Ogbo, Ijele areas Imaweje areas in Ijebu Ode as they assembled to mark their institution’s examinations signing out. 

 

Further investigations are ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). The Command enjoins citizens for continued support while assuring of regular updates on all cases.

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