Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to the Obajana Division, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army and Fulani Vigilantes, have successfully rescued three kidnapped individuals from Ankomi forest in Kogi State.
The rescue mission, which took place during an ongoing raid operation, was confirmed in a statement released on Monday evening by the spokesman of the Kogi State Police Command, SP William Aya.
“All the victims were rescued unhurt after a gun duel with the hoodlums in the bush. Due to the superior firepower of the joint security team, the hoodlums abandoned their victims and fled with gunshots injuries,” the statement read.
According to the police, two of the victims; Musa Abdullahi from Mangu LGA in Plateau State and Abdulazeez Adamu from Okene, Kogi State, were abducted on May 15, 2025. They were taken from a J5 vehicle along Osara Road while traveling from Ekpoma in Edo State en route to Jos.
The third victim, Yusuf Ibrahim from Zaria LGA in Kaduna State, was reportedly kidnapped from a trailer on the same day and in the same area.
Commending the bravery of the operatives, the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, praised the joint team for their professionalism and courage.
The statement added: “While assuring the people of Kogi State that the command is ever determined in collaboration with other security agencies to rid Kogi State of all forms of crimes and criminality, the command also urged the adjoining communities to be on the lookout for anyone seeking medical attention in the nearby area and report to the nearest security formation.”
The police continue to urge residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces to ensure safety across the state.
