Security operatives rescue 8 kidnap victims in Kaduna
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja and John Shiklam in Kaduna
In line with the willpower eliminate felony components out Kogi State and the continuing clearance operations, the troops of 12 Composite Brigade, 5 Division Nigerian Army, have neutralised two kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition throughout a follow-up exploitation operation in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security Operatives Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims in Kaduna
This is simply as eight individuals kidnapped by bandits in Millennium City and Marraban Rido, areas of Kaduna metropolis have been rescued in a joint operations by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army.
The clearance operations of the troops was disclosed in a press release signed by the performing Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,12 Composite Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi made out there to the Journalists in Lokoja yesterday.
The operation, carried out on 3 November 2026, adopted the profitable raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the identical forest on 2 November 2026, throughout which troops made contact with the felony components.
“Building on the beneficial properties of the preliminary operation, troops subsequently sustained the exploitation of the forest to trace down fleeing suspects, clear remaining hideouts and deny the criminals freedom of motion.
“During the follow-up operation, troops once more made contact with the fleeing felony components and engaged them, forcing the suspects to withdraw. The encounter resulted in the neutralisation of two kidnappers, whereas others fled into the encompassing forest.
“A subsequent search of the world led to the restoration of two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 438 rounds of seven.62mm x 54 ammunition, 4,725 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, two bandoliers, two cell phones and one energy financial institution.
“The profitable exploitation operation additional consolidates the beneficial properties recorded throughout the day prior to this’s raid and underscores the Brigade’s willpower to maintain strain on felony components working inside its space of accountability. Troops have continued to dominate the overall space, with their morale and preventing effectivity remaining excessive.
“The Nigerian Army reassures the general public, particularly the good people of Kogi State, of its unwavering commitment to sustaining operations against criminal elements, protecting lives and property and restoring lasting peace and security across the state,” he burdened.
Meanwhile, eight individuals kidnapped by bandits in Millennium City and Marraban Rido, areas of Kaduna metropolis have been rescued in a joint operations by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu, disclosed this at a press convention yesterday at DSS Command headquarters in Kaduna,
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He famous that the world had witnessed recurring incidents of kidnapping, producing appreciable public concern and attracting media consideration over the protection of residents and different stakeholders.
He recognized the victims as Jamila Muhammad, 27, spouse of Abdulkadir Bello; Talatu Yakubu, 40; Yunana Bawa, 30; Calista Bishop, 27; Chidinma Onuwere, 36; Eucharia Obi, 41; Godiya Victor, 50; and Miracle Alex, and an eight-year-old lady.
The Commissioner mentioned the successive breakthrough demonstrated the willpower of safety businesses to make sure the rescue of kidnapping victims and dismantle felony networks working throughout the state.
He acknowledged the strategic coordination and contributions of the ONSA, the operational help of the Nigeria Police Force, the intelligence-driven efforts of the DSS and the involvement of the Nigerian Army in the operations.
Rabiu additionally recommended the Kaduna State authorities for its continued help and cooperation with safety businesses in tackling kidnapping and banditry.
The police commissioner assured residents that the federal government, working with safety businesses, was intensifying efforts to eradicate kidnapping and banditry throughout Kaduna state.
He added that the ongoing safety operations can be sustained and strengthened to disclaim felony components freedom of motion.
Rabiu assured the individuals of further deployment of personnel and gear, together with 30 vans and eight armoured private carriers to make sure a secured atmosphere.
Rabiu, nonetheless, known as on residents to enhance the efforts of safety businesses by remaining vigilant and offering credible, correct and actionable intelligence on the actions, identities and actions of suspected kidnappers, bandits and different felony components in their communities.
He assured members of the general public that data equipped to safety businesses can be handled with the required confidentiality and acted upon appropriately.
He additionally urged conventional and neighborhood leaders and different stakeholders to help the marketing campaign towards insecurity.
