Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, Kogi Stare, have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the N3.8million ransom meant for their release.
Hassan Abdullahi, Lieutenant, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, confirmed this in a statement.
Acting on credible intelligence, the statement said troops launched an operation which led to the rescue of the victims on November 2, 2025.
The statement reads : “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.
“Troops acted swiftly on the information and projected a patrol to Achigili Forest to intercept the bandits.
“However, 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.
“Following the encounter, the troops rescued the victims and recovered the sum of ₦3,800,000 (three million, eight hundred thousand naira) intended for ransom payment.
“The rescued victims were immediately debriefed to aid further operations, while the recovered cash was handed back to them.
“They are currently in safe custody at the troops’ location pending handover to the appropriate authorities.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute and unwavering in its determination to protect lives and property.”
The Army then enjoined members of the public to continually support the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that will aid in the fight against criminal elements within the state.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
