Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully rescued two kidnap victims in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The victims, Adekemi Idowu and her six-month-old child, were among five family members abducted when terrorists invaded their residence near Solid Rock School in Ijalu community on June 3, 2026.
Acting swiftly on a distress call, the troops, in collaboration with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), pursued the kidnappers and forced them to abandon the mother and child.
The rescued victims have been safely reunited with their family.
Troops have intensified operations to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The press release reads:
TROOPS OF 12 BRIGADE RESCUE TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS, INTENSIFY HUNT FOR TERRORISTS IN KOGI STATE
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under 2 Division Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnap victims following a swift response to a kidnapping incident in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident occurred in the late hours of 3 June 2026 when terrorists invaded a residence near Solid Rock School in Ijalu, Egbe and abducted five members of a family, including a woman, her infant child and three others.
Upon receiving the distress report, troops immediately mobilized in conjunction with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), launching a pursuit operation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route. The sustained pressure mounted by the security team forced the terrorists to abandon Mrs Adekemi Idowu and her six month old child near Oro axis before fleeing into the surrounding area.
The rescued victims were safely returned to their residence, while troops have continued aggressive search operations aimed at rescuing the remaining victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
The Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting lives and property and urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing security operations.
HASSAN ABDULLAHI
Lieutenant
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
12 Brigade Nigerian Army
4 June 2026
