He maintained that safety of citizens remains fundamental to national growth and stability.
Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to kidnapping and other criminal activities in parts of the state.
“To bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terror: Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state,” Mr Tinubu stated in his June 12 Democracy Day address on Friday.
Fellow Nigerians, 27 years ago, many doubted democracy would survive here because of our diversity. Today, our diversity sustains our democracy.
In Edo, troops of the 322 Artillery Regiment arrested five suspected kidnappers in Emaudo, Esan West council area.
Mr Onoja said the operations significantly degraded criminal capabilities.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale.
She stated that during investigation, two victims identified two of the suspects as their abductors.
The police said sustained pressure mounted by security operatives on the kidnappers led to the rescue.
“Military operations are dynamic, intelligence-driven, and often evolve rapidly,” said The Nigerian Advocates for Peace and Stability.
