Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested six suspected kidnappers following operations around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The military also announced the surrender of a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist to troops at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the developments in a statement issued on Monday.
According to Goni, troops of Sector 4 OPHK, working with local hunters, launched an operation against a suspected kidnapping syndicate after receiving credible intelligence about its activities in the Soktu Hill area.
“Following credible human intelligence on the activities of a suspected kidnapping syndicate operating around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, troops of Sector 4 OPHK, in conjunction with local hunters, swiftly mobilised and raided the identified hideout.”
He said the raid resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of a Dane gun.
“Further investigation and subsequent covert operations led to the arrest of three additional members of the syndicate, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to six,” he added.
Goni said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had been operating across the Soktu, Dumne and Maigero areas of Song LGA.
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He added that the suspects reportedly confessed to taking part in several ransom kidnappings and other violent crimes in the affected areas.
“They remain in military custody for further investigation and appropriate legal action,” he stated.
In a separate development, Goni said troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, operating under Sector 2 OPHK and supported by Forest Guards, received a surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist at Borgozo in Benisheikh on September 13, 2026.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the terrorist escaped from a terrorist enclave with the intention of abandoning terrorism,” he said.
The military recovered an AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, four magazines, an improvised explosive device, a magazine pouch and a bicycle from the surrendered terrorist.
“The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody undergoing further investigation and profiling in accordance with extant procedures,” he stated.
Goni said the operations demonstrated the continued efforts by troops to disrupt terrorist and criminal activities across the Joint Operations Area.
“The Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining offensive operations, denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action, creating a safer environment for law-abiding citizens and enabling an environment for socioeconomic activities to thrive,” he assured.