Friday, June 19, 2026 -Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have successfully intercepted and rescued five kidnapped victims abandoned by fleeing terrorists during ongoing counter terrorism operations in Kogi State.
Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant, Director Army
Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on 17
June 2026.
The feat was recorded on 17 June 2026 as troops intensified
efforts to exploit the successes achieved from recent coordinated ground and
air operations against terrorist enclaves operating within the state’s forested
areas.
“The operation formed part of sustained offensive actions
aimed at dismantling the criminal networks of notorious terrorist kingpins and
denying the criminals freedom of action within the Brigade’s Area of
Responsibility,” the statement read.
"Acting on operational directives and following the
recent air interdiction mission conducted against a known terrorist hideout
within the forest, troops deployed from Forward Operating Base Oshokoshoko on a
blocking mission along Oshokoshoko–Adankolo route within Adankolo Forest.
"During the operation, vigilant troops intercepted five
kidnapped victims who had been abandoned by the terrorists while fleeing from
the intense military pressure mounted on their camps.
"Preliminary findings revealed that the victims had
regained their freedom after the terrorists were forced to disperse in the
aftermath of the ongoing kinetic operations targeting their hideouts.
"The victims were immediately secured by the troops and
evacuated from the forest to a safe location for further assessment and care.
"Subsequently, the rescued victims were moved to a
military medical facility where they received medical attention and
stabilization.
"The victims were also debriefed to obtain useful
intelligence that could assist ongoing operations aimed at locating and
neutralizing the remaining terrorists still operating within the general
area.
"Efforts have equally been initiated to reunite the
victims with their respective families after completion of necessary
administrative and medical procedures.
"The successful rescue further highlights the
effectiveness of the ongoing coordinated operations being conducted by troops
of 12 Brigade against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening peace
and security in Kogi State.
"It also demonstrates the military’s resolve to sustain
pressure on criminal groups until all camps and safe havens within the area are
dismantled.
"The Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier
General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops for their vigilance, resilience
and professionalism which led to the successful interception and rescue of the
victims.
"He noted that the achievement was a testament to the
Brigade’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property within its
Area of Responsibility.
"The Commander reassured residents of Kogi State and
adjoining communities that troops will continue to sustain aggressive
operations against terrorists and other criminal elements until lasting peace
and security are fully restored.
“He further urged members of the public to continue
providing timely and credible information to security agencies, emphasizing
that public support remains critical to the success of ongoing military
operations
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