Army Command's Orientation Directorate issued today the following statement: "On July 4, 2025, after a series of security surveillance and follow-up operations, an Intelligence Directorate patrol was able to free three citizens in the city of Hermel, who had been lured from the northern region to the aforementioned city and kidnapped due to financial disputes. An investigation has been initiated under the supervision of the concerned judiciary, and follow-up search is underway to arrest those involved."