By Mariam Sanni
Nigerian Army said troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven arrested two notorious kidnappers, Bashir Mohammed and Ismail Mohammad in Plateau State.
A statement on its official Facebook page yesterday said the operation was carried out on Saturday, following intelligence reports.
According to the statement, “The operation, conducted under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A raided a kidnappers hideout at Katume High Grounds in Bassa Local Government Area, following credible intelligence that kidnappers often hide their victims in the area while negotiating for ransom.”
The army headquarters added that during the operation, troops recovered dangerous weapons, including one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine.
“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.
