Troops arrest suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifles in Borno

Author: John GabrielPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops arrest suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifles in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, arrested five suspected kidnappers and recovered two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition during an operation in Magumeri, Borno State. The suspects are linked to kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area. They are currently in custody assisting investigations to dismantle the criminal network.

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