Troops rescue nine kidnapped commuters in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped commuters after engaging suspected kidnappers along the Ajaokuta-Itobe Road in Kogi. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Ofu Local Government Area, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The report said suspected kidnappers attacked commuters and abducted […]
On Tuesday, troops from the Nigerian Army rescued nine kidnapped commuters following clashes with suspected kidnappers along the Ajaokuta-Itobe Road in Kogi. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident took place in the Ofu Local Government Area. The kidnappers targeted commuters and abducted several passengers, though the exact number remains undisclosed.
In response, soldiers from the 21 Battalion's Patrol Base Itobe were dispatched to the scene. They discovered an abandoned Hiace bus and a Toyota Sienna vehicle, which were likely used by the kidnappers.
Upon reaching the area, the troops tracked the criminals' retreat route and encountered them near Adumu community in Dekina Local Government Area. A confrontation ensued, during which the kidnappers were forced to abandon the victims and flee. In total, nine individuals were rescued, including two elderly men, two elderly women, four men, and an infant.
The rescued victims were promptly handed over to the Police Area Command in Itobe for further handling, while ongoing efforts are being made to rescue the remaining abducted individuals.
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