Troops of 12 Composite Brigade beneath the newly established 5 Division Nigerian Army, in conjunction with personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service, KSVS, have neutralised three suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition throughout a follow-up exploitation operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, performing Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Nigerian Army, in an announcement on Wednesday stated the operation was performed on November 4, 2026, in continuation of earlier raid and exploitation operations in Edimogbo Forest on the actions of suspected kidnappers working throughout the space.
It stated the joint workforce was extending its search from Edimogbo Forest in the direction of the overall space of Obele Forest in pursuit of the fleeing legal parts.
During the operation, troops made contact with the suspected kidnappers, who tried to flee upon sighting the safety forces.
It stated the encounter resulted in the neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers, whereas subsequent exploitation of the world led to the restoration of 4 AK-47 rifles, 12 magazines, 336 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, three bandoliers and an identification card.
The profitable operation underscores the sustained operational strain being mounted by troops in opposition to legal parts via steady offensive operations, intelligence-driven patrols and efficient exploitation of recognized legal hideouts.
The continued dominance of the overall space can be geared toward denying kidnappers freedom of motion and restoring confidence amongst residents of the affected communities.
The Commander 12 Composite Brigade, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi counseled the troops and personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service for his or her resilience, professionalism and operational effectiveness.
He urged them to maintain the momentum and stay vigilant in making certain that legal parts are denied secure havens throughout the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
The Nigerian Army reassures the great folks of Kogi State and environs of its unwavering dedication to defending lives and property whereas calling on members of the general public to proceed offering credible and well timed data to safety companies to help ongoing operations.
