Troops Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms in Yobe
Troops of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), 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, carried out on July 23, 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion based at the Damaturu Military Cantonment, followed credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected criminals in the area.
During the raid, the troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones believed to have been used in the suspects’ criminal operations.
The suspects are currently in military custody along with the recovered exhibits as investigations continue to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other criminal activities.
Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of operation 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, stressing that timely and credible information from law-abiding citizens remains vital to ongoing efforts to enhance security and protect communities across the region.
