Troops Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons in Yobe

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.

The operation was conducted on July 23, 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion deployed at Damaturu Military Cantonment, following credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected criminals.

According to a statement issued on Friday by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, the troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition and four mobile phones during the operation.

The suspects and the recovered items are currently in military custody as investigations continue to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other related criminal activities.

The military said Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North-East.

It also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest security agency.