Troops of Sector 2, 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.

According to a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, the operation was carried out on July 23 by troops of the 233 Battalion following credible intelligence on the suspects’ activities.

During the raid, the 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 operations.

The suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other criminal activities.

Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations to combat terrorism and other crimes across the North-East, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.