Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN sustained efforts at maintaining their mandate and ensured a hitch-free and peaceful Sallah celebration.
Confirming the report, Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General Benard Onyeuko said troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, in conjunction with Plateau State Police Command, arrested two notorious kidnappers, Abdulrazaq Umar and Idris Abdullahi, at Beco Junction Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State.
He said suspects confessed to have carried out several kidnapping activities within Plateau and Bauchi States including the murder of Alhaji Saleh Abdulhamid (Shaba) at Ex Land Village on 22 Jun 22.
Onyeuko said the suspects further disclosed one Mallam Buhari Umar as the leader of the gang.
However, while enroute the criminals’ hideout, suspects attempted to escape and were neutralized, the spokesperson said.
He further stated that the troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN also conducted a raid Operation at Mailafia, Nisama, Dogon Filli and Gidan Waya all in Jema’A Local Government Area of Kaduna State and arrested two Armed Robbers; Mr George Yakubu and George Joseph aged 26 and 25 years respectively.
Onyeuko said three Fabricated AK 47 Riffles, One Knife, One Cutting Hoe, One Cutter and One Spanner amongst others were recovered from the suspects.
He said the troops responded to a distress call that gunmen attacked a Toyota Hummer Bus with Registration Number LFA 322 YR Nasarawa at DOGON FILLI village, JEMA’A Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Troops mobilized to the scene and rescued Nine passengers who were held hostage.
The military high command commended troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN for their efforts and encouraged the public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.
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