Troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise three suspects in Edo

A kidnap victim has been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army in Edo State.
The troops also neutralised three suspected kidnappers during an operation in Sasaro Forest, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in posts on X on Sunday, quoted security sources as saying that the operation was conducted at about 2 am on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a tip-off. 
The operation was carried out by troops of the 195 Battalion (Reconnaissance), in collaboration with other security agencies.
According to him, “The rescued victim was identified as Prince Michael Akao.”
He explained that during the operation, the troops neutralised three suspec...