Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a joint operation at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area of the state.
The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the arrests were made “during a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted on 23 July 2026.”
According to the statement, the operation was carried out by troops of the 233 Battalion deployed at the Damaturu Military Cantonment following credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected criminal elements.
“During the raid, 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 activities.”
Goni said the suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further investigation to ascertain their involvement in kidnapping and other related criminal activities.
He reaffirmed Operation Hadin Kai’s commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North-East through sustained intelligence-driven operations.
The military also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest security agency.
“Timely and credible information from law-abiding citizens remains critical to ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and enhance security across the region,” the statement read in part.
