The suspects were arrested for offences ranging from alleged kidnapping, robbery, bunkering, pipeline vandalism, hard drugs syndicate, amongst others.
Among those paraded was a 65-year-old woman, identified as Elisabeth Iruma, who was arrested with two 25kg sacks of weeds suspected to be Indian Hemp.
A three-man gang, which planned to bomb oil installatons belonging to Chevron, was also paraded.
A member of the gang, Harrison Bojo, said they resolved to destroy Chevron facilities after several attempts to get paid employment in the oil firm failed.
He said they wrote to Chevron management, warning it of the attacks and also to the Joint Task Force (JTF) not to interfere.
Commander of 4 Brigade Brig-Gen Abel Umahi said the suspects were arrested in various communities in Edo and Delta states.
He said a suspected kidnap kingpin, Omon Tonwerigha, was arrested, following a tip-off.
Umahi said his command has destroyed over 2,000 illegal refineries in Edo and Delta.
We impounded over 200 Cotonou boats carrying crude oil and several tankers in the last two months.
He said the brigade would ensure that illegal bunkering is stopped.
Items recovered included three parcels of dynamites, charms, arms, amongst others.
Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who came to see the suspects, praised the soldiers for the feat.
He said it was neccessary to keep arms out of circulation, especially as election is approaching.
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