Army foils bandits’ attack, rescues victims in Kogi
The 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, Kogi, says its troops have foiled an ambush by bandits and rescue kidnapped victims around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja in a […]
The 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, Kogi, says its troops have foiled an ambush by bandits and rescue kidnapped victims around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the operation happened at the early hours of Tuesday when the troops ambushed their route following an intelligence report to that effect.
“In the early hours of 25 November 2025, following credible information on the movement of bandits crossing the Oshokoshoko Obajana corridor with abducted persons, troops deployed at the Kabba Patrol Base working jointly with Other Hybrid Forces conducted a special ambush operation to intercept the criminals.
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“The troops laid in wait and made contact with the armed criminals who were moving with an unconfirmed number of fighters.
“The bandits opened fire but were met with superior firepower from the troops, forcing them to withdraw in disorder. During the encounter, one bandit was neutralized while others fled with various degrees of gunshot wounds,” the statement read.
The Army spokesperson added that the operation further led to the recovery of one AK 47 rifle and the rescue of one kidnapped victim.
He added, “The victim, who was found weak and distressed, was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for further medical attention. Further exploitation and pursuit operations are ongoing to track fleeing members of the criminal group”.
Lt Abdullahi said the Nigerian Army remains steadfast in sustaining pressure on criminal groups and ensuring that communities across the State are safe and secure.
The Army, therefore, encouraged residents to maintain trust in the ongoing operations and to support security agencies with useful information that can enhance prompt response and strengthen the collective fight against crime.