Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered locally made firearms during an intelligence-led operation in Yobe State.
The operation, carried out on Thursday, July 23, by troops of the 233 Battalion of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, took place at Jegalari village in Fune Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements operating in the area.
During the raid, the troops arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones believed to be connected to the suspects’ criminal activities.
The statement said the suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered items and are undergoing further investigation to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other related crimes.
Operation Hadin Kai reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations aimed at denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North-East.
The military also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest security agency, stressing that timely and credible information from citizens is crucial to ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities across the region.
