26th February, 2024
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The Nigerian troops have arrested five deadly kidnappers terrorising communities in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Oteh said consequent upon consistent support of the good people of Edo State through the provision of timely and actionable intelligence to Nigerian Army troops of Headquarters 4 Brigade, personnel of OPERATION WABAIZIGAN, acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner, Ekenaye Festus alongside four of his collaborators in the general area of Agbor Road, Iguomor Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
He said the suspects who were arrested in the early hours of 25 February, 2024 had been terrorizing Obagie Community and were suspected to have been carrying out kidnappings and other criminal activities within the state.
“Those arrested alongside Ekenaye Festus are Isaac Oghosa, Ameh Innocent, Odion Okpako and Ajayi Ayoola.
“The suspects are currently in custody and aiding investigation. Items recovered include one Hilux vehicle with registration number Lagos SMK 219 FX fitted with ember light, a handheld radio, three torch light phones, an android phone, a pair of desert boots, a pair of black boots, fragmentation jacket, jack knife pouch and several charms,” he said.
The Commander 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo commended the troops for their commitment and appealed to the public for more support to aid the troops’ operational efficiency in discharging their constitutional responsibilities.