Troops Comb Kogi Forest, Kill Three, Recover Ammunition
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service, have killed three suspected kidnappers during a follow-up operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The operation also led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, 12 magazines and 336 rounds of ammunition.
The Army said the operation was conducted on November 4, 2026, as part of efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks operating around Edimogbo and Obele forests.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said the troops extended their search from Edimogbo Forest towards Obele Forest in pursuit of fleeing criminal elements.
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According to him, the suspected kidnappers attempted to escape after sighting the advancing security personnel, but three were killed during the encounter.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, 12 magazines, 336 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, three bandoliers and an identity card.
The Commander, 12 Composite Brigade, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops and personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service for their resilience and operational effectiveness.
He urged them to sustain the offensive and ensure that criminal elements were denied safe havens within the Brigade’s area of responsibility.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property in Kogi State and urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
