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Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by naptu2(op): 3:40am On Jun 23

Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack by Criminals -Kogi Govt.

By David Bolarinwa
June 22, 2026

The Kogi State Government has confirmed that its security operatives have intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition allegedly meant for criminal elements planning attacks within the state.

According to the government on Monday, the operation was carried out through a coordinated effort involving local security operatives, Hybrid Forces under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, acting on credible intelligence.

Authorities disclosed that intelligence reports identified a Golf 2 vehicle being used to transport the weapons.

Following weeks of surveillance and collaboration with security agencies and the Sokoto State Government, three suspects were arrested in Sokoto State, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the arms trafficking syndicate.

The operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, several magazines, 67 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two pistols, 12 rounds of pistol ammunition, military uniforms, and the impoundment of the vehicle in Kabba, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.

The government said intelligence indicated the weapons were intended to replenish the stockpile of criminal groups that have suffered major setbacks following recent security operations, including the neutralisation of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Battijo after a failed attempt to abduct students of Government Secondary School, Iluke-Bunu, on June 10, 2026.

The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, explained that the interception highlights the effectiveness of government’s intelligence-driven security strategy and commended security agencies, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, President Bola Tinubu, the Sokoto State Government, and other stakeholders for their support.

The government assured residents that security surveillance has been intensified across the state and urged citizens to continue providing credible information to security agencies.

https://www.tvcnews.tv/security-operatives-foil-planned-retaliatory-attack-by-criminals-kogi-govt/

See How Governor Ododo's Anti-Kidnqpping Team With The Help of Our Gallant Military Warriors Intercept Large Cache of Arms in Kogi and Sokoto!

The Governor thanked the President For His Support.

May President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Succeed🙏

God bless our military🙏

God bless… pic.twitter.com/unuBo2msOj
— 36kinniun media👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) June 22, 2026

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by naptu2(op): 3:41am On Jun 23

Previous thread:

Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo's Mother, Sister Sentenced To 40 Years In Jail
https://www.nairaland.com/8694494/kachallah-ibrahim-battujos-mother-sister

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by WhiteIverson: 5:38am On Jun 23

Nigeria beginning to resemble the Middle East.

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Sonofgod1990(m): 9:50am On Jun 23

Arengee things. Nigeria

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by lost24: 9:53am On Jun 23

Every good News.

The sercurity operative are begin to wake up

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by OgwuEgo: 9:53am On Jun 23

How do the bandits get food, petrol and water??

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Godspowerpro(m): 9:53am On Jun 23

Sonofgod1990:
Arengee things. Nigeria

Be careful before dem ban you, yesterday I got banned because I criticised Fayose's attack on Makinde

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by tiswell(m): 9:54am On Jun 23

If true, kudos 👍 to the gallant security forces.

Nigeria shouldn't be at the mercy of rag-tag miscreants and terrorists.

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Bbb007: 9:54am On Jun 23

Nigeria community should work with securities, report irregular movements around you.
The Fulani headsmen we see today, we shall see them no more in Jesus name.

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by omorttee4u(m): 10:01am On Jun 23

Another possible kidnapper.... Well done to the security operative...

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Tenses: 10:06am On Jun 23

Op is really shopping for cheap political point for the emilokans.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by RealLordZeus(m): 10:08am On Jun 23

Why do the fulani bandits like wearing camo self, its as if they are forming their own miitary.
I think this issue has escalated beyond banditry or terrorism, this ppl are looking for a civil war and the authority should handle them in that manner

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by NaijaLandGuy(m): 10:16am On Jun 23

Well done to the gallant security operatives

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Wealthoptulent(m): 10:19am On Jun 23

na wa oo, make every POLITICIAN RETIRE but wait we get new and GOOD ONES in BOOK YET?

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by shortgun(m): 10:19am On Jun 23

Kudos to our men on duty. More wins

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Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by ppogba: 10:25am On Jun 23

WhiteIverson:
Nigeria beginning to resemble the Middle East.

The resemblance no be small.

Unfortunately, we even have a way of over doing things here.

Let us continue in prayers.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Lovelife433(m): 10:31am On Jun 23

Sonofgod1990:
Arengee things. Nigeria

very foolish comment on a sensitive issue. Be careful how u comment.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Lovelife433(m): 10:32am On Jun 23

Sonofgod1990:
Arengee things. Nigeria

very foolish comment on a sensitive issue. Be careful how u comment. grin

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Demonic01(m): 10:36am On Jun 23

naptu2:
https://www.tvcnews.tv/security-operatives-foil-planned-retaliatory-attack-by-criminals-kogi-govt/

See How Governor Ododo's Anti-Kidnqpping Team With The Help of Our Gallant Military Warriors Intercept Large Cache of Arms in Kogi and Sokoto!

The Governor thanked the President For His Support.

May President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Succeed🙏

God bless our military🙏

God bless… pic.twitter.com/unuBo2msOj
— 36kinniun media👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) June 22, 2026

OBIdients nor go like this news.

If nah to hear say bandits & terrorists succeeded and whisked away 100 kidnapped victims, all their small pricks go rise! 😂

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Doctortyre: 10:46am On Jun 23

nairaland just dey ban people anyhow ... they don turn me to only reader ..

Godspowerpro:
Be careful before dem ban you, yesterday I got banned because I criticised Fayose's attack on Makinde

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by demstone: 10:52am On Jun 23

IT'S NOT TINUBU U HATE...
U NOW HATE NIGERIA

BUT WHAT I DONT UNDERSTAND IS
UR DESIRE TO RULE WHAT U HATE SO MUCH

Tenses:
Op is really shopping for cheap political point for the emilokans.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by HallahGeisher: 11:00am On Jun 23

Always trying to twist the truth. Who are criminal gangs. Call a spade a spade . They are bandits or terrorist.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Tenses: 12:17pm On Jun 23

demstone:
IT'S NOT TINUBU U HATE...
U NOW HATE NIGERIA

BUT WHAT I DONT UNDERSTAND IS
UR DESIRE TO RULE WHAT U HATE SO MUCH

You people that have put Nigeria in this current sorry state are the ones that love Nigeria?

You think everybody nah mumu.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by osuofia2(m): 12:27pm On Jun 23

Sonofgod1990:
Arengee things. Nigeria

Nigerians love bad news, be happy at least for this , if it were kidnap cases now, you did be spreading the news

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by dragunov: 12:44pm On Jun 23

OgwuEgo:
How do the bandits get food, petrol and water??

Salient question. They get supplied by the same masses that they victimize.

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by dragunov: 12:48pm On Jun 23

naptu2:
https://www.tvcnews.tv/security-operatives-foil-planned-retaliatory-attack-by-criminals-kogi-govt/

See How Governor Ododo's Anti-Kidnqpping Team With The Help of Our Gallant Military Warriors Intercept Large Cache of Arms in Kogi and Sokoto!

The Governor thanked the President For His Support.

May President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Succeed🙏

God bless our military🙏

God bless… pic.twitter.com/unuBo2msOj
— 36kinniun media👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) June 22, 2026

There is nothing large about the ammunitions intercepted. Only two rifles, 62 rounds, 2 pistols, 12 rounds, several empty mags. That's all. We too de hype stories jo!!

Re: Security Operatives Foil Planned Retaliatory Attack By Criminals -Kogi Govt. by Chucks13: 1:16pm On Jun 23

OgwuEgo:
How do the bandits get food, petrol and water??

From ransome na. We are fighting our enemy and yet paying them ransomes, given them foods and given them motorbikes as part of their demand so what did you expect? And when we say let's stamp these evil out the North like Gumi will say No, they bandt from Nger Rep, Cchad, Mali, Burkina, Senegal fighting for their right in our country...so what do you expect?

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