Army rescues five kidnap victims in Kogi forest operation

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army under the 2 Division, have rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing bandits during sustained counter-terrorism operations in forested areas of Kogi State.
The Commanding Officer of 126 Battalion, Lt. Col. Francis Nwoffiah, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 12 Brigade Headquarters in Lokoja.
He said the rescue took place on Tuesday, June 17, when troops from the Forward Operating Base, Oshokoshoko, mounted a blocking operation along the Oshokoshoko–Adankolo route within the Adankolo Forest.
According to him, the ground operation followed air interdiction missions carried out by helicopter assets provide...