Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Mohammed Goni, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the operation was carried out on July 23 by troops of the 233 Battalion deployed at the Damaturu Military Cantonment.
According to him, the raid followed credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected criminal elements operating in the area.
During the operation, troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition and four mobile phones believed to be linked to the suspects’ criminal activities.
Goni said the suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further investigation to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other criminal activities.
He reiterated that Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North-East through sustained intelligence-driven operations.
The military also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest security agency, stressing that timely and credible information from citizens is vital to ongoing efforts to improve security across the region.