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.
Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, performing Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, in an announcement stated the operation, performed on November 3, 2026, adopted the profitable raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the identical forest on November 2, 2026.
It stated troops made contact with the felony parts, sustained the exploitation of the forest and tracked down fleeing suspects, cleared remaining hideouts and denied the criminals freedom of motion.
It stated in the course of the follow-up operation, troops once more made contact with the fleeing felony parts and engaged them, forcing the suspects to withdraw, including that the encounter resulted in the neutralisation of two kidnappers, whereas others fled into the encompassing forest.
It stated troops recovered 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 cellphones and one energy financial institution.
“The successful exploitation operation further consolidates the gains recorded during the previous day’s raid and underscored the Brigade’s determination to sustain pressure on criminal elements operating within its area of responsibility,” the assertion stated.
It stated the Nigerian Army reassured most people, significantly the great individuals of Kogi State, of its unwavering dedication to sustaining operations towards felony parts, defending lives and property and restoring lasting peace and safety throughout the state.
