Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, as part of ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in the region.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in an official statement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Mohamdu Surajo, was apprehended at Sabon Layi village following sustained security operations.
According to the statement, the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary interrogation to support further investigations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the state.
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The Army emphasized that the arrest underscores the military’s continued commitment to restoring peace and enhancing security across Plateau State and its environs.
This development comes amid intensified operations by security forces nationwide. In a related incident, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke recently neutralized a suspected kidnapper in Benue State.
Security agencies have reiterated their resolve to sustain the crackdown on criminal elements threatening the safety of communities across the country.
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