Four kidnapped victims were rescued following an attack on a commercial bus along the Okene–Auchi corridor on August 5, 2026. The police, in collaboration with military and local forces, are conducting ongoing operations to rescue remaining victims and apprehend the kidnappers.
The Kogi State Police Command and the Nigerian Army are conducting a search operation in Kogi State's forests for victims of a kidnapping along the Okene-Auchi Road, utilizing tactical teams and drones to locate suspects and recover victims.
The Kogi State Police Command has intensified search and rescue operations following a kidnapping incident along the Okene-Auchi Road. The operation involves police and military personnel combing forest areas for hideouts, with no victims recovered yet.
