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...

OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS ELIMINATE TERRORISTS, RESCUE 62 HOSTAGES IN COORDINATED OPERATIONS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS ELIMINATE TERRORISTS, RESCUE 62 HOSTAGES IN COORDINATED OPERATIONS


Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMM operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2  terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State. These operations were conducted in close collaboration with allied security forces and local vigilantes, demonstrating a unified front against banditry and terrorism.


In Kebbi State, troops 

Acting on actionable intelligence  ambushed members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group  near the border between Augie Local Government Area (Kebbi State) and Binji Local Government Area (Sokoto State). The operation, executed in Kerani Village, resulted in the elimination of 2  terrorists and the recovery of 2  motorcycles used by the insurgents. The 2 terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms with 2 motorcycles  padded with thick blankets and fitted with equipment for long range movement including hand tyre pumps. 


In Zamfara State, troops in a separate operation, stormed Munhaye Forest a known hideout of the notorious bandit leader Kachalla Alti following intelligence report that the notorious bandit leader has held some captives hostage. The mission led to the successful rescue of 62 kidnapped victims who are now in safe custody. Efforts  are ongoing to  reunite the freed hostages  with their familiies


These operations underscore the relentless efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and its partners to dismantle terrorist networks, restore security, and protect lives in the region.


OLANIYI OSOBA

Lieutenant Colonel 

Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation

FANSAN YAMMA

21 January 2026

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