Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade under 2 Division, in collaboration with the Edo State Security Corps, have neutralised a suspected notorious kidnapper, rescued four abducted victims and arrested another suspect during separate operations in Edo State. The operations were carried out under Operation IGBO DANU 1 in Warake Forest, Auchi Local Government Area, and Ujemen in Esan West Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. “The gallant troops neutralised a notorious kidnapper that has been terrorising Auchi and environs during the encounter. “During the operation, troops discovered a shrine containing charms and photographs of various individuals in an abandoned room within the compound.

Source: Punch March 05, 2026 06:16 UTC