Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1,
2026 when armed men suspected to be bandits barricaded the road and attacked
commuters travelling along the route.
The attackers abducted an unspecified number of passengers
before troops of the 12 Brigade deployed in Kabba mobilised to the scene in
response to a distress call.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, by the time
the troops arrived, the kidnappers had fled the area.
However, the soldiers discovered two d3ad bodies and five
injured victims at the scene.
They also recovered two Toyota commercial buses and a HOWO
truck abandoned by the roadside.
The troops immediately launched a pursuit operation along
the suspected escape routes of the kidnappers, leading to the rescue of 23
abducted passengers who were abandoned by their captors due to the pressure
mounted by the advancing troops.
The rescued victims were evacuated to safety, while the
injured were taken to St. Joseph Hospital, Kabba, for medical treatment.
Military sources said efforts were ongoing to track down the
fleeing kidnappers and secure the release of any remaining victims still in
captivity.
The sources added that troops had intensified surveillance and clearance operations in the area to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of road users.
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