Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected kidnapper at Benisheikh market in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspect, identified as Chari Modu, was apprehended on March 30, 2026 at about 4:45 p.m. following credible human intelligence, sources disclosed on Friday, April 3.

According to the sources, the operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with registration number 5657218, along with a magazine and the sum of N4,500.

The suspect and the recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.