Nigerian troops arrest kidnap commander, recover $1000, weapons

An official said the suspect was arrested during “a coordinated intelligence-led operation” in the forest located in Gariki General Area of Enugu State.

Troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have arrested a suspected commander of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.

Nigerian Army arrests a notorious kidnap commander in Enugu, recovering four AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and significant cash. Read more about the operation.