Troops of Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered a cache of locally made firearms during an intelligence-led operation in Yobe State.
The operation was carried out on July 23, 2026, at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area by troops of the 233 Battalion stationed at the Damaturu Military Cantonment.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the raid followed credible intelligence on the activities of the suspected criminal group operating in the area.
During the operation, security personnel recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones believed to have been used by the suspects in their alleged criminal activities.
The five suspects are currently in military custody along with the recovered exhibits as investigations continue to determine their involvement in kidnapping and other criminal offences.
Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations aimed at denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of movement across the North-East.
The military also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and support ongoing security efforts by promptly reporting suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest security agency, stressing that timely and credible information from the public remains vital to protecting communities and improving security across the region.
