Troops Of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement In Kogi State

Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist logistics operations during coordinated security operations in Kogi State. The operation, carried out under ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-kidnapping efforts in the North-Central region, led to the safe recovery of abducted civilians and the interception of materials suspected to be intended for terrorist activities. According to military sources, the troops acted on credible intelligence that guided them to suspected hideouts used by criminal elements operating within the state. The swift response reportedly forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee into surrounding forests. The rescued victims have since been taken into custody for medical evaluation and are expected to be reunited with their families after proper documentation and debriefing. In a separate phase of the operation, the troops also intercepted suspected logistics supplies believed to be destined for terrorist networks operating in the area. The items were confiscated and are currently under investigation. Security officials described the development as part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore stability across Kogi State and adjoining areas. The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining pressure on armed groups, stating that joint operations with other security agencies will continue to target kidnapping syndicates and terrorist collaborators. Residents have been urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security agencies as part of community-based security collaboration.