{
  "id": 2447245,
  "title": "Army arrests suspected female gunrunner in Plateau, rescues kidnap victim in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/army-arrests-suspected-female-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap-2447245",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:14:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-female-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap-victim-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Plateau State, the Nigerian Army conducted an intelligence-led raid, arresting a suspected female gunrunner named Halima Ibrahim, 30, while she tried to flee with two AK-47 rifle magazines. The operation took place in the Bassa Local Government Area following the abduction of Dr Abraham Owoicho on August 19, 2026. During the raid, alongside vigilantes and local hunters, Ibrahim was apprehended while attempting to escape with the rifle magazines. Upon searching her house, authorities found an AK-47 rifle, a locally made revolver, a military jungle hat, and three mobile phones. Preliminary investigations suggested the rifle belonged to Ibrahim's husband, Mr Ibrahim.\n\nIn Edo State, troops working with the Edo State Security Corps successfully rescued a 35-year-old man, Mohammed Oboarekpe, who had been kidnapped and was found with him along the Afawosa–Iyora Road in Etsako West LGA. The attack occurred on August 20, 2026, when the criminals abandoned the victim upon sighting the military force.",
  "summary": "Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected female gunrunner in Plateau State and rescued a kidnap victim in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-female-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap-victim-in-edo/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army arrests suspected female gunrunner in Plateau, rescues kidnap victim in Edo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/army-arrests-suspected-female-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap",
        "published": "2026-08-21T22:50:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}