Troops nab two suspected kidnappers in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected kidnappers during an operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the suspects were arrested at about 6:00 p.m. on Sunday following credible intelligence on the activities of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the area.

Sources said troops of the 5 Brigade worked with members of the Hybrid Force to carry out the operation, providing support that led to the successful tracking and arrest of the suspects.

During the operation, security operatives also recovered one AK-47 rifle and a magazine from the suspects.

“The suspects and the recovered arms have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and necessary action,” the report said.

The military said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the region.

Operation Hadin Kai has continued to intensify intelligence-driven operations aimed at weakening the activities of terrorists and criminal groups across Borno and the wider North-East.