Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo

The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo State. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the arrest was made by troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation WABAIZIGAN, on September 12, 2026, in Obaretin Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area.

The suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and eight rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Other items recovered from Oyeniyi included a Tecno mobile phone, two bags, a torchlight, a music box, and assorted charms. The Nigerian Army took the suspect and the recovered items into custody for further investigation.

The Army stated that the investigation aims to establish whether Oyeniyi has links with other criminal networks and determine his possible involvement in kidnapping incidents along the Benin–Sapele route. The operation is part of sustained efforts to curtail criminal activities and strengthen security along major transportation routes in Edo State.

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