JUST IN: Military rescues 15 NYSC members, six others in Kogi forest operation
The Nigerian military has confirmed the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps, in Kogi State. This is as it vowed to sustain operations to rescue residents abducted in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking on the rescue of the NYSC members, the Director, Defence Media Read More:…
The Nigerian military has rescued 21 kidnapped individuals, including 15 National Youth Service Corps members, from the Egume-Ochaja forest in Kogi State. The rescue operation was carried out in response to a vow to sustain efforts in rescuing abducted residents in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed the details on Monday, stating that the rescued victims included eight males and 13 females.
The military has been intensifying operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country, particularly following recent abductions in Niger State.
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