Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during an operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The military said the suspects were apprehended on July 23, 2026, during an intelligence-led raid carried out by troops of the 233 Battalion based at the Damaturu Military Cantonment.
According to the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Mohammed Goni, the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of the suspects.
He said troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition and four mobile phones believed to be connected to the suspects’ activities.
Goni stated that the suspects and recovered items are in military custody for further investigation to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other related crimes.
He noted that Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to curbing the activities of terrorists and criminal elements across the North-East through sustained intelligence-driven operations.
The military also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to security agencies, stressing that timely and credible information from the public is vital to ongoing efforts to improve security in the region.
