By Mohammed Bello Doka
Troops from Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army conducted a successful operation in Gbelebu Village, Okomu forest, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. Acting on reliable intelligence, they targeted suspected criminal gangs terrorizing the area.
Notorious criminal Joshua Ewaiken, also known as General, managed to evade capture before the troops arrived, but several of his associates were apprehended. Members of the gang, including Shell Joshua and Godspower Joshua, brothers of the fugitive General, were arrested along with Obuh Ayawe and Japhet Uyaboerizha.
Shell Joshua and his cohorts were involved in a range of criminal activities, including kidnapping, robbery, extortion, rape, illegal possession of firearms, and intimidation of local communities. The troops recovered a Toyota Highlander vehicle, various illicit drugs, and a mobile phone. The suspects are currently detained for further investigation.
Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo, the Commander of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, praised the troops for their dedication in combating criminal elements and safeguarding the community within their operational jurisdiction.
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