The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops from 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven have apprehended two notorious kidnappers, Bashir Mohammed and Ismail Mohammad, in Plateau State.
Samson Zakhom, the OPSH spokesperson, told journalists in Jos in a statement that the operation was conducted on Saturday in response to intelligence information.
“The operation, conducted under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, raided a kidnappers’ hideout at Katume High Grounds in Bassa LGA, following credible intelligence that kidnappers often hide their victims in the area while negotiating for ransom,” Zakhom said.
The statement added that during the operation, troops recovered dangerous weapons, including one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine, from the criminal elements.
“The arrested kidnappers are currently in custody, making useful confessions that will aid follow-up operations to arrest their cohorts and recover their weapons.
“This success is a testament to the effectiveness of Operation SAFE HAVEN’s efforts to tackle insecurity in it’s operation areas,” it added.
