Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested suspected kidnappers at Iguomor Community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, February 25, 2024 by personnel of Operation Wabaizigan of the Army.
This was made known in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Chinonso Oteh on Monday.
According to the statement, the suspects who have been terrorising the state are currently in the custody of the Army and aiding investigation.
The suspects arrested are; Ekenaye Festus, Isaac Oghosa, Ameh Innocent, Odion Okpako, and Ajayi Ayoola.
It reads, “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 4 of his collaborators in the general area of Agbor Road, Iguomor Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
“The Suspects who were arrested in the early hours of 25 February 2024 have 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 investigtion. 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.
“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.”
