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...

OVER 40 KILLED IN MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING BUSES IN WESTERN UGANDA . (PHOTO).


 Over 40 killed in multi-vehicle crash involving buses in western Uganda 

Early Wednesday, a collision involving two buses and two other vehicles on a highway in western Uganda claimed at least 46 lives, marking one of the deadliest road accidents in the country in recent years. Initial reports had suggested 63 fatalities, but officials later clarified that some people found unconscious at the scene were still alive. Several others were injured in the crash, which occurred shortly after midnight on the route to Gulu, a major northern city.

Police said the crash happened when two buses traveling in opposite directions attempted to overtake other vehicles and collided head-on near Kiryandongo. The scale of the accident left many victims with severe injuries, including broken limbs, according to relief officials. Most of the injured are receiving treatment at a nearby government hospital.

Road accidents are a frequent hazard in Uganda and across East Africa, where narrow roads, speeding, and reckless overtaking contribute to a high number of fatalities. In Uganda, road deaths have been rising, with 5,144 reported in 2024, up from 4,806 in 2023. Officials note that careless overtaking and speeding accounted for nearly half of all crashes last year.

Road safety advocates emphasize that poor enforcement of traffic laws, particularly for heavy vehicles traveling at night, worsens the problem. Campaigners continue to urge motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safety rules, while organizing awareness events such as long memorial walks to highlight the human cost of road accidents.


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