Edo: Army arrests suspected kidnapper, recovers AK-47 on Benin–Sapele Road
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a post on its X account on Saturday, saying the suspect, identified as […] Edo: Army arrests suspected kidnapper, recovers…
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 said the suspect and the recovered items were taken into custody for further investigation.
The Army stated that the operation was part of sustained efforts to disrupt criminal activities and strengthen security along major transportation routes in the area. They also said they would continue to collaborate with other security agencies to curtail the activities of criminals and safeguard communities and major transportation corridors across Edo State.
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