Terrorist surrenders in Borno as soldiers arrest six kidnappers in Adamawa

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested six kidnappers operating around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

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The Army also said it received a surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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The Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

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Goni said the six kidnappers were arrested following credible human intelligence on their activities.

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The statement read, “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.”

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The operation, he said, “led to the arrest of three suspected members of the syndicate and the recovery of one Dane gun.”

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“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.

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According to Goni, preliminary investigation revealed that the syndicate had been operating within the Soktu, Dumne and Maigero general areas of Song LGA.

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The suspects, he said, also reportedly admitted involvement in the abduction of several victims for ransom and other violent crimes within the area.

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“They remain in military custody for further investigation and appropriate legal action,” he stated.

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Goni, however, noted that on September 13, 2026, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade operating under Sector 2 OPHK, in conjunction with Forest Guards, received a surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

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“Preliminary investigation revealed that the terrorist escaped from a terrorist enclave with the intention of abandoning terrorism,” he said.

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The Army spokesman said items recovered from him included one AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, four magazines, one improvised explosive device, one magazine pouch and a bicycle.

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“The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody undergoing further investigation and profiling in accordance with extant procedures,” he stated.

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Goni said the successes underscored the sustained pressure being mounted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai against terrorists and other criminal elements across the Joint Operations Area.

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“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.

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