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...

CLASH BETWEEN REVENUE AGENTS AND COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS: EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED, NORMALCY RETURNS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


       PRESS RELEASE


Clash between Revenue Agents and Commercial Motorcycle Riders: Eight Suspects Arrested, Normalcy Returns


On January 24, 2026, at about 1427hrs, intelligence indicated that a commercial motorcyclist, Ayuba Abdullahi, was attacked by revenue collection agents near Wunti Gate, behind Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, for refusing to comply with multiple tax collections. The motorcyclist sustained injuries, prompting his coworkers to start a protest at the union's office at Muda Lawal.


2. A joint Police team comprising A, B and C Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Restore Peace and Rapid Response Squad swiftly responded, addressed the crowd, and dispersed them. Four suspects directly involved in the unrest were arrested:

1. Naziru Yakubu, Railway

2. Tanimu Shuaibu, Jahun

3. Danjuma Abdul, Miri

4. Muktar Sale, Kobi


3. Four additional suspects were arrested for damaging the VIO's office at Gombe road and BAROTA's building. The victim, Ayuba Abdullahi, is receiving treatment and expected to be discharged soon.


4. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, psc (+), mni commends the operatives involved and appreciates the Bauchi State Joint Motorcycle & Tricyle Riders' association and public for their support. The situation is under control; citizens are advised to resume normal activities.


SP Nafiu Habib,

Police Public Relations Officer


FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 

24th January, 2026.

More photos below. 





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