Nigerian Army Eliminates Kidnappers, Seizes Weapons in Kogi

On November 3, 2026, troops from the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army killed two suspected kidnappers in Edimogbo Forest, located in the Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation was a follow-up to an earlier raid on November 2, where troops engaged criminals at a suspected hideout.

Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, reported that the follow-up operation aimed to track fleeing suspects and clear remaining hideouts. During this operation, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 438 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, 4,725 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two bandoliers, two mobile phones, and a power bank.

The Army emphasized its determination to maintain pressure on criminal elements and restore peace and security in Kogi State, noting that troop morale and fighting efficiency remain high. The 12 Brigade has been collaborating with the Kogi State Police Command and other security agencies to intensify efforts against kidnapping in the state.