Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered locally made firearms during a joint security operation in Yobe State.
The suspects were arrested on Thursday during an intelligence-led raid on Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by troops of the 233 Battalion in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group.
In a statement on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of the suspects.
He said, “The operation, executed by troops of 233 Battalion deployed at Damaturu Military Cantonment, led to the arrest of five suspected kidnappers.”
Goni said 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.
He said the suspects were in custody while investigations continued to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other criminal activities.
Goni reaffirmed that Operation HADIN KAI would continue intelligence-led operations to deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North East.
He also urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious persons and activities.
“Timely and credible information from law-abiding citizens remains critical to ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and enhance security across the region,” he said.
(The Whistler)