Kogi State Troops Rescue Corps Members

Troops rescued 21 kidnapped corps members in Kogi State on August 31, 2026, following a coordinated operation in the Egume and Ochaja forest areas. One victim sustained a gunshot wound and was treated, while efforts continue to locate remaining abductees.

Troops from the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State on August 31, 2026. One victim sustained a gunshot wound and was taken for medical treatment.

Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps were rescued from Egume Forest in Kogi State following a coordinated operation by security forces, including the Nigeria Police Force and military. The operation is ongoing to locate other victims and apprehend the kidnappers.