Troops of Operation Safe Haven on Operation Hakorin Damisa IV from November 6 to 13, 2023, arrested 15 suspects in connection with kidnapping, murder, arms dealing, criminal attacks, cattle rustling, drug peddling, farm destruction, as well as recovered ammunition and illicit drugs.
This was revealed in a statement made available on the Nigerian Army Facebook page on Tuesday.
It partly read, “Within the week, Operation Safe Haven secured the conviction of two suspects, Zubairu Usman and Saminu Haruna, who were charged with criminal conspiracy and theft.
“The suspects pleaded guilty and were sentenced to two years imprisonment each with an option of fine.
“A total of 15 suspects were arrested in connection with various crimes.
“Two were arrested for kidnapping, one for dealing in arms, two for murder, four for peddling illicit drugs and for for farm destruction. Two suspects were also convicted for criminal acts.
“Additionally, two kidnapped victims were rescued, four attacks on vulnerable communities were deterred and seven distress calls were promptly responded to.”
Credit: Facebook| HQ Nigerian Army