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  "id": 7106011,
  "title": "Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-with-arms-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T12:48:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-with-arms-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Edo: Army arrests suspected kidnapper, recovers AK-47 on Benin–Sapele Road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/edo-army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-recovers-ak-47-on-benin-sapele",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:47:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-with-arms-in-edo-7106705",
        "published": "2026-09-13T12:56:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}