Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Obajana Division, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Fulani Vigilantes, have rescued three kidnapped victims during an ongoing raid operation in Ankomi forest, Kogi State.
The victims were rescued unhurt following a gun duel between the security team and the kidnappers.
Overpowered by the superior firepower of the joint team, the hoodlums abandoned their captives and fled into Ankomi forest with gunshot injuries.
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According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Command, SP William Aya, the victims include Musa Abdullahi from Mangu LGA of Plateau State and Abdulazeez Adamu from Okene, Kogi State. Both were abducted on Tuesday, May 15, 2025, from a J5 vehicle along the Osara Road while traveling from Ekpoma, Edo State, to Jos, Plateau State.
The third victim, Yusuf Ibrahim from Zaria LGA in Kaduna State, was kidnapped from a trailer at the same location and on the same date.
Commending the gallant efforts of the joint team, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, reiterated the Command’s commitment—alongside other security agencies—to ridding the state of crime and criminality.
“In view of this, the Command urges residents of adjoining communities to be vigilant and report anyone seen with gunshot wounds or seeking medical attention under suspicious circumstances to the nearest security formation,” the statement added.
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