2 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, Over N3m Ransom Recovered In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release.

Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, in a statement explained that the operation which led to the rescue of the victims took place on 2 November 2025, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis, as well as reports of relatives of some of the victims attempting to deliver ransom to secure their release.

According to him, the troops acted swiftly on the information and projected a patrol to Achigili Forest to intercept the bandits.

He however noted that, while en route to the location, the troops came under fire from the criminals. In the ensuing exchange, the gallant soldiers engaged the bandits with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon two victims along with the ransom money.

The criminals subsequently fled into the forest with various degrees of gunshot wounds.

He added that following the encounter, the troops rescued the victims and recovered the sum of ₦3,800,000 intended for ransom payment.