{
  "id": 5729980,
  "title": "Troops rescue two kidnapped farm workers, neutralise suspect in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/troops-rescue-two-kidnapped-farm-workers-neutralise-suspect-in-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T06:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/05/troops-rescue-two-kidnapped-farm-workers-neutralise-suspect-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion rescued two abducted farm workers and eliminated one suspect in Lagos State's Epe Local Government Area, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. The operation involved troops, police officers, and local vigilantes. Victims Kelvin Okafor and Alex Anato were seized while working on their farm near Igbonla. Security forces received information about the incident and confronted the kidnappers while they held the victims. The suspects reportedly abandoned the men as they spotted the approaching security personnel. Troops pursued the kidnappers, resulting in the neutralization of one suspect and the escape of two others into the surrounding forest. The rescued victims were found unharmed and handed over to the Police for further action. The remains of the neutralized suspect were also turned over to the Police for investigation and necessary procedures.",
  "summary": "Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped farm workers in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State and neutralised one of the suspects involved in the abduction. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama reported that the operation was carried out by the troops alongside the Police officers and local vigilantes. The […] Troops rescue two kidnapped farm workers, neutralise…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion rescued two farm workers in Lagos",
    "Suspect eliminated and others fled into the forest during operation",
    "Victims Kelvin Okafor and Alex Anato were seized while working"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}