Army, police, DSS rescue 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi
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- Nigerian security forces and local auxiliaries rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State.
- The operation took place on Monday, August 31, 2026, involving the army, police, Department of State Services, local hunters and vigilantes.
Nigerian security forces rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State, according to the report.
Troops from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division carried out the operation with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, local hunters and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.
The victims were rescued on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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