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Troops neutralise suspected kidnapper, recover weapons in Edo ambush operation
Troops neutralise suspected kidnapper, recover weapons in Edo ambush operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 4 Brigade under Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police and local hunters, have neutralised a suspected kidnapper during an ambush operation along the Ohe–Uzea road in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:15 a.m. on May 28 at a suspected kidnappers’ crossing point following credible intelligence on criminal movements in the area.
According to the sources, the joint security team made contact with the suspects during the ambush, leading to an exchange of fire in which one suspected kidnapper was neutralised.
The sources added that troops immediately conducted a follow-up search and exploitation of the general area to prevent escape and recover additional evidence.
During the operation, security operatives recovered a locally made short-barrelled firearm, seven cartridges, one cutlass, one knife, a mobile phone, an ATM card, a voter’s card, ropes, an MP3 audio player, suspected hard drugs, and a cash sum of ₦24,300.
Authorities said all recovered items and the neutralised suspect were handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and necessary action.
Security agencies reaffirmed their commitment to sustained joint operations aimed at dismantling kidnapping and armed criminal networks across Edo State and surrounding areas.
Troops neutralise suspected kidnapper, recover weapons in Edo ambush operation
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit during operations inside the Old Oyo National Park.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged suspected bandits at about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after sighting the armed group within the park.
The suspected bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
During the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a locally made Dane gun.
In a follow-up exploitation operation at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, the troops discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit and destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the group.
No further contact was made during the follow-up operation, while troops sustained exploitation efforts in the area.
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected burglars while allegedly attempting to break into a poultry house to steal chickens in Doi community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:10 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, by troops deployed at Latya Guard Location.
The suspects were reportedly caught while attempting to gain entry into the poultry house with the intention of stealing chickens.
They were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police, B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
Troops Arrest Herder Over Alleged Destruction of Farmland in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a herder over alleged malicious grazing on farmland at Tse Tur, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested by troops deployed at Umbago at about 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
The arrest followed reports of alleged unauthorised grazing on the farmland, which resulted in damage to crops.
The suspect remains in military custody for further action.
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