𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝟐 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ₦𝟑.𝟖𝐦 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐠𝐢

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ₦3.8 million ransom in Kogi State.The operation was carried out following credible intelligence on the activities of kidnappers operating around the Obajana–Kabba axis of the state.

Acting on the tip-off, the soldiers launched a swift and coordinated offensive that led to the successful rescue of the victims from their captors.According to military sources, the troops also recovered ₦3.8 million — the ransom money that had been collected by the abductors before the intervention. Some of the kidnappers reportedly fled the scene with gunshot wounds as the troops engaged them in a fierce exchange of fire.

The rescued victims were safely handed over to their families after receiving medical attention, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and operations across Kogi State to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.