In a series of operations, the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued kidnap victims and apprehended suspected Boko Haram commanders and terrorist logistic suppliers. On Tuesday, the NA shared these developments on X.com, revealing the capture of a notorious kidnapping kingpin and the rescue of an abducted former LG chairman in Kogi State.
According to the statement, the suspect, Mohammed Bello, part of a seven-man syndicate specializing in kidnapping unsuspecting citizens, was apprehended in Egbe Community of Yagba Local Government Area. The same troops also responded to a distress call involving the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area, engaging terrorists in Egbe Forest, capturing one suspect, and rescuing the victim, who has been reunited with his family.
In Ebonyi State, soldiers aborted a kidnap attempt in Ezza-Umuhuali Village of Ishielu Local Government Area, arresting a suspect in possession of an ATM card, 48 international passports, and other items. Additionally, troops in Borno State apprehended two key Boko Haram commanders, Bana Yamode and Babagana Usman, who infiltrated the Damasak IDP camp. They had previously led attacks on military installations.
In the same operation, two suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers, Mustapha Ismaila and Abdulmudalabi Haruna, were apprehended, and two minors were rescued. Furthermore, 50 Boko Haram suspects and their families surrendered to soldiers in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa Local Government Areas following intensified operations.
In Yobe State, three Boko Haram collaborators involved in kidnapping and armed robbery were arrested at Gubio Market. In Jigawa State, troops arrested nine hoodlums involved in looting a shop in Kazaure town, recovering various items including 255 bags of fertilizer, three bags of rice, a solar panel, and five motorcycles. In Plateau State, five suspected cultists and a suspect involved in motorcycle theft were also arrested.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their dedication to combating terrorism and insurgency, urging the public to support security agencies by providing credible information to enhance the effectiveness of ongoing operations.
