The Nigerian Army says troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven have arrested two notorious kidnappers, Bashir Mohammed and Ismail Mohammad, in Plateau State.
A statement on its official Facebook page on Sunday, says the operation was carried out on Saturday following intelligence reports.
The Army headquarters said the operation, conducted under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, raided a kidnappers’ hideout at Katume High Grounds in Bassa LGA, after receiving credible intelligence that kidnappers often hide their victims in the area while negotiating for ransom.
The statement added that during the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine, from the criminal elements.
It further revealed that the arrested kidnappers are currently in custody, making useful confessions that will aid follow-up operations to arrest their cohorts and recover their weapons.
The statement added that the feat is a testament to the effectiveness of Operation SAFE HAVEN’s efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.