Army kills three suspected kidnappers in Kogi shootout

By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army have killed three suspected kidnappers during a gun battle in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The troops, operating alongside personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), also recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during a follow-up operation.

The Brigade’s spokesman, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement, saying the operation was conducted on November 4, 2026, as part of efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks operating in the area.

He said the operation followed earlier raids and exploitation activities in Edimogbo Forest, where su...