Troops arrest 5 suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifles in Borno

Thenationonlineng | 13-06-2026 02:14am |

Troops from the Joint Task Force North East, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, apprehended five individuals suspected of involvement in a kidnapping gang during a recent security operation in the Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation targeted a route known for its frequent use by criminal elements. In addition to the arrests, the troops successfully recovered two AK-47 rifles, further disrupting the activities of the gang in the region. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by security forces to combat kidnapping and related crimes in Borno State.

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