Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 11 Passengers in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued 11 passengers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident occurred on October 18, 2026, when troops deployed at the patrol base in Kabba, while on routine patrol, responded to credible intelligence about terrorists attempting to abduct passengers travelling in a commercial vehicle along the route.
On arrival at the scene, the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon their victims and flee into the surrounding bush.
Consequently, nine passengers, including the driver of the commercial vehicle, were rescued. The driver and two other passengers who sustained injuries were evacuated for medical attention, while the commercial vehicle was handed over to the appropriate authority.
In a follow-up operation on October 19, 2026, the troops combed the surrounding area and rescued two additional passengers who had fled into the bush during the encounter, bringing the total number of rescued victims to 11.
In a statement signed by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Nigerian Army, the successful operation underscores the brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property, denying terrorists freedom of action and ensuring the safety of commuters across Kogi State.
The brigade urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
It reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining efforts to safeguard lives and property and ensure the security of the people of Kogi State.
