Troops foil kidnap plot, kill 1 terrorist in Kogi

Naijaonpoint_ng | 01-06-2026 07:18am |

Troops from the 12 Brigade of the 2 Division Nigerian Army successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. During a precision ambush, the soldiers engaged a group of terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of one suspect. The operation was confirmed by Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the Brigade’s spokesperson, who provided details in a statement released on Saturday. The military continues to enhance security measures in the region to combat rising threats.

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