Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested six suspected kidnappers in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist surrendered to the military in Borno State.
The Punch reported that the Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Goni said the six suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence about a kidnapping syndicate operating around Soktu Hill in Song LGA.
Troops of Sector 4 OPHK, working with local hunters, raided the identified hideout and arrested three suspects, recovering a Dane gun.
“Following credible human intelligence on the activities of a suspected kidnapping syndicate operating around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, troops of Sector 4 OPHK, in conjunction with local hunters, swiftly mobilised and raided the identified hideout.”
The operation, according to Goni, “led to the arrest of three suspected members of the syndicate and the recovery of one Dane gun.”
He added, “Further investigation and subsequent covert operations led to the arrest of three additional members of the syndicate, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to six.”
Goni said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had been operating around Soktu, Dumne and Maigero areas of Song LGA. He added that the suspects reportedly admitted to abducting several victims for ransom and committing other violent crimes in the area.
“They remain in military custody for further investigation and appropriate legal action,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the military spokesman said troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2 OPHK and working with Forest Guards, received a surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, on September 13, 2026.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the terrorist escaped from a terrorist enclave with the intention of abandoning terrorism,” he said.
Goni said troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, four magazines, an improvised explosive device, a magazine pouch and a bicycle from the surrendered terrorist.
“The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody undergoing further investigation and profiling in accordance with extant procedures,” he stated.
He said the arrests and surrender demonstrated the continued pressure being exerted by Operation Hadin Kai against terrorists and other criminal elements across the Joint Operations Area.
“The Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining offensive operations, denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action, creating a safer environment for law-abiding citizens and enabling an environment for socioeconomic activities to thrive,” he assured.
