Troops from the 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN struck a major blow against kidnapping on March 15, 2025, by capturing two notorious kidnappers, Bashir Mohammed and Ismail Mohammad, in Plateau State.

The raid, part of Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, targeted a kidnappers’ stronghold at Katume High Grounds in Bassa LGA after reliable intelligence revealed the area was frequently used to detain victims during ransom negotiations.

An AK-47 rifle and a magazine were seized during the operation. The suspects are now in custody, providing vital information that could lead to the arrest of their collaborators and recovery of more weapons.

This success reinforces the impact of Operation SAFE HAVEN’s security efforts in the area.