**Troops Nab Suspected Kidnapper, Recover AK-47 in Yobe** In a significant operation, troops of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended a suspected kidnapper and seized an AK-47 rifle in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. According to security sources, the operation was carried out in collaboration with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group. The raid, which took place on March 12 at about 11:30 a.m., was a result of credible intelligence on the presence of suspected criminal elements in the Sidiri Ngabarawa area. During the operation, the troops arrested Ahmadu Malam, a 30-year-old resident of Southern Ngabarawa. Recovered from Malam was an AK-47 rifle with registration number HS3649 and an empty magazine. The suspect and the weapon are currently in the custody of the 233 Battalion for preliminary investigation. This development is a welcome relief to residents of Yobe State, who have been grappling with the menace of kidnapping and other security challenges. The ongoing efforts by the military to dismantle criminal and insurgent networks across the North-East are yielding positive results. Operation HADIN KAI, which has been in place for some time, is designed to address the complex security challenges in the North-East region. The collaboration between the military and local hunters groups has proven to be effective in tracking down and apprehending suspected kidnappers and other criminals. As the military continues to push for a safer North-East, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. With the ongoing efforts, there is hope for a more secure future for the people of Yobe State and the entire North-East region.