Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The operation, carried out on Thursday, July 23, involved troops of the 233 Battalion stationed at Damaturu Military Cantonment, working alongside the Yobe State Hunters Group.
The suspects were reportedly arrested following intelligence on the activities of criminal elements allegedly operating in the area.
The troops also recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition and four mobile phones believed to be connected to the suspects’ activities.
In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the suspects had been taken into custody for further investigation.
He said, “The suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further investigation to ascertain their involvement in kidnapping and other related criminal activities.”
According to the military, the operation is part of its sustained efforts to disrupt the activities of terrorists and other criminal groups across the North-East.
The statement added, “Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North-East through sustained intelligence-driven operations.”
The military urged residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible information about suspicious individuals or activities in their communities.
It said, “Timely and credible information from law-abiding citizens remains critical to ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and enhance security across the region.”
