Troops arrest six suspected kidnappers in Adamawa, receive repentant fighter in Borno

Summary

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai say they arrested six suspected kidnappers in Adamawa State and received a repentant Boko Haram fighter in Borno State.

Highlights

• The kidnappers were arrested around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area after credible human intelligence, military spokesman Capt. Mohammed Goni said.
• Troops and local hunters first arrested three suspects and recovered one Dane gun, before a follow-up operation led to three more arrests.
• Preliminary investigation, Goni said, linked the syndicate to activity in Soktu, Dumne and Maigero areas of Song LGA.
• The suspects reportedly admitted involvement in kidnappings for ransom and other violent crimes, and remain in military custody.
• In Borno, troops received a repentant Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga LGA, on 13 September, according to the statement.