Army rescues two kidnapped victims in Kogi

Troops from the Nigerian Army's 12 Brigade successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, a woman and her infant, following a swift response to an incident in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation was launched after five members of a family were abducted from their residence late Wednesday night by suspected terrorists.

Soldiers, in collaboration with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, immediately mobilized and pursued the kidnappers along their escape route. The pressure exerted by the security forces forced the abductors to abandon the woman and her six-month-old baby near the Oro axis before fleeing into nearby bushes. The rescued victims were safely returned to their home.

This rescue is part of ongoing efforts by the army to combat kidnapping in the region. The statement by Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, noted that troops had previously rescued 23 passengers in a counter-kidnapping operation on June 1 and thwarted another kidnapping attempt on May 30, neutralizing one terrorist. The army remains committed to protecting lives and urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.

Search operations are actively continuing to locate the remaining abductees and apprehend the individuals responsible for the kidnapping. The army reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

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Upon receiving the distress report, troops immediately mobilized in conjunction with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), launching a pursuit operation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route.