Troops of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition 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 the military, the raid was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements operating in the area.
Items recovered during the operation included three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones believed to be connected to the suspects’ activities.
The five suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits and are undergoing further investigation 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 action across the North-East.
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 citizens remains vital to ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities in the region.
