Two infamous kidnappers, Bashir Mohammed and Ismail Mohammad, have been apprehended by the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven troops in Plateau State, according to the army.
The Nigerian Army claimed the operation was conducted on Saturday in response to intelligence information in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Sunday.
“The operation, conducted under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, raided a kidnappers’ hideout at Katume High Grounds in Bassa LGA, following credible intelligence that kidnappers often hide their victims in the area while negotiating for ransom,” the Army HQ said.
“During the operation, troops recovered dangerous weapons, including one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine, from the criminal elements,” the statement continued.
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“The arrested kidnappers are currently in custody, making useful confessions that will aid follow-up operations to arrest their cohorts and recover their weapons.
“This success is a testament to the effectiveness of Operation SAFE HAVEN’s efforts to tackle insecurity in the region,” it added.
