The suspects
Military 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, conducted on July 23 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion deployed at Damaturu Military Cantonment, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements operating in the area.
The troops recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones suspected to be linked to the criminal activities of the arrested suspects.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the suspects were in custody for further investigation.
