The recent rescue by the Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, in Kogi State Allegedly happened 9 months ago.
The operation also claimed to have recovered rec of ₦3.8 million ransom money that had been arranged for the victims’ release.
Army spokesperson, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said the rescue took place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, following credible intelligence on kidnapping activities along the Itobe–Adumu–Ejule axis.
Troops also claimed that received reports that relatives of some victims were attempting to deliver ransom payments.
According to Abdullahi, troops immediately launched a patrol into Achigili Forest to intercept the criminals.
The Nigerian Army claimed that the bandits fled into the forest with gunshot wounds.
Also, The victims were rescued and ₦3,800,000, intended as ransom payment, was recovered and returned to them.
