Troops Arrest Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Ovia South-West, Edo

Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army raided the hideouts of suspected criminal gangs in gbelebu village, Okomu forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State early on Thursday morning while acting on credible intelligence.

The troops were redoubling their efforts to rid Edo State of all forms of criminal activities and make it safer for law-abiding citizens.

In the course of the operation, Joshua Ewaiken, also known as General, a notorious criminal who had been on the brigade’s watchlist, escaped before the troops arrived and is still at large.

However, some of his gang members were arrested. Those arrested are Shell Joshua, Godspower Joshua who are brothers to the suspect currently at large. Others are Obuh Ayawe and Japhet Uyaboerizha.

Shell Joshua and members of his gang have been engaging in nefarious activities such as kidnapping, robbery, extortion of locals, raping, unlawful possession of firearms, terrorizing of villagers and adjoining communities among other crimes.

Items recovered include a Toyota Highlander vehicle, assorted illicit drugs and a mobile phone. The suspects are currently in troops custody for further investigations.

The Commander 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo commended the troops for their untiring efforts at denying criminal elements and economic saboteurs freedom of action in the Brigade Area of Operations. [CONTINUE READING HERE]