The Defence Headquarters says the military is working with other security agencies and stakeholders to flush out the kidnapping syndicates operating in the Federal Capital territory and its environs.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, stated this while speaking during the weekly report of the operations of the armed forces on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, troops have so far cleared some areas, including Kawu, Gaba, Deidei, Kubwa Hills, and Ushafa in the FCT, Garam, Jibi, and back of Zuma Rock in Niger State, as well as Gidan Dogo and Kuyeri/Kuyeri Hills in Kaduna State.
He added that there have also been intensified night patrols in Mpape, Kubwa, Lugbe, Pyakasa, Keti, Gbaupe, Gbaukuchi, and Airport Road, among others.
He pointed out that the troops had prioritised areas of kidnapping incidents with increased ground and air surveillance over the areas, adding that technology had also been deployed to detect the hideouts and enclaves of kidnapping gangs.
Buba noted that the armed forces were aware of the impact of kidnappings on the families of those affected and also recognised the fear it had created among residents lately.
He stated that while troops probably do not have all the answers as of now, citizens should rest assured that the armed forces is working assiduously to address the situation.
”Troops are synergising with other security services and stakeholders to investigate and gather more intelligence on these kidnapping gangs, particularly around the FCT”, he said.
