US EditionNigeria: Soldiers Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims, Recover N3.8m Ransom in Kogi
Troops acted on credible intelligence to intercept kidnappers and recovered ₦3.8 million ransom while rescuing two victims along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis.
- On November 2, 2025, troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, rescued two kidnapped victims in Kogi state during an operation from Forward Operating Base Oguma.
- Acting on credible intelligence about kidnapping along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis and reports that relatives of victims were en route with ransom, troops projected a patrol to Achigili Forest.
- Soldiers came under fire and exchanged shots with kidnappers, using superior firepower that forced the bandits to flee wounded into Achigili Forest, the Army said.
- Following the operation, the rescued individuals were debriefed to aid investigations, and the recovered cash of over 800 was handed back to them, pending handover to the appropriate authorities.
- In a statement signed by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, he reaffirmed the Army's commitment to protecting lives and property following the operation from FOB Oguma.
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Troops raid kidnappers’ den in Kogi forest, rescue abducted victims, recover ₦3.8m ransom
By OJOMA PETER, Lokoja – Troops from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Lokoja have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered a ₦3.8 million ransom that had been set aside for their release. This was revealed in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by the Brigade’s The post Troops raid kidnappers’ den in Kogi forest, rescue abducted victims, recover ₦3.8m ransom appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
Troops Rescue Victims, Recover Ransom From Kidnappers
In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release. The operation which led to the rescue of the victims took place on 2 November 2025, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis, as well as reports of re…
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