KOGI, NIGERIA — Troops from the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully rescued two kidnap victims following a swift counter-operation in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident began late Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when armed terrorists invaded a residence near Solid Rock School in Ijalu, Egbe, abducting five members of the same family.
In a rapid response, army troops partnered with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) to track the criminals along their escape route. Under intense pressure from the pursuing security forces, the terrorists abandoned two of the hostages—Mrs. Adekemi Idowu and her six-month-old infant—near the Oro axis before fleeing into the bush.
While the rescued mother and child have been safely returned home, the military confirmed that aggressive search-and-rescue operations are still underway to locate the remaining three family members and apprehend the kidnappers. The Nigerian Army has urged the public to assist by providing timely, credible security information.
