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Amoto94:
NIGERIAN ARMY-LED JOINT SECURITY TEAM RESCUES 16 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in close collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters, have successfully rescued all 16 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers during a coordinated search and rescue operation in Kogi State.

The victims were kidnapped on Sunday 9 August 2026 when armed criminals attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. Acting swiftly on credible intelligence that the victims had been moved to the vicinity of Adumu Community in Dekina Local Government Area, troops of 21 Battalion and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard immediately launched a joint search and rescue operation alongside the Nigeria Police, vigilantes and local hunters.

During the operation, the joint security team established contact with the fleeing kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce firefight. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordinated assault of the security forces, the criminals abandoned all their captives and escaped into the surrounding forest with gunshot wounds.

The operation culminated in the successful rescue of all 16 kidnapped victims, comprising six adult males, six adult females and four children. The rescued victims are undergoing documentation, medical assessment and reunification with their families.

Regrettably, one local hunter who participated courageously in the operation paid the supreme sacrifice, May his soul rest in peace. Also, one police personnel sustained injuries during the encounter and is currently receiving medical treatment. Their bravery and commitment to protecting innocent citizens are deeply appreciated.

The successful rescue of the 16 victims underscores the effectiveness of sustained joint operations and the synergy among the Nigerian Army, sister security agencies and local security stakeholders in combating kidnapping and other violent crimes. It also reflects the resolve of security forces to deny criminal elements freedom of action across the country.

The Nigerian Army commends members of the public for their continued cooperation and timely provision of credible information, which remains critical to ongoing efforts to protect lives and restore peace. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies by reporting suspicious activities through appropriate channels.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
10 August 2026

Dear comrades, while we are occupied discussing national issues that affect our every day lives, please take some time to disregard this post or better still, let the post be an insight to what is happening in kogi state. Also,it is important to mention that post like this above is a decoy to sway public opinion to the incompetent of kogi state government to secure the lives and properties of kogites and bring dividends of democracy to kogi state.

It might interest you to know that the security issues in kogi state is more than what is being reported and I'm sure no state in Nigeria is more unsafe than kogi state because we have incompetent men in the helm of affair.

This is not only peculiar to security alone but in all spheres of human development and infrastructures. If you are the type that travels a lot, you will feel sorry for the state of the STATE. But we have governor that does nothing except reading thesis upandan.

In as much is I'm not stopping you from posting the security success here but be conscious enough to verify and confirm things you post especially the one that has to do with kogi state because we know what your Government is after in kogi state.








A sad story to tell..........

Thank you for all you do sir

My people, is it possible to dash player?

Like now, this Dem tosin, goatso, fufuna, delap, jakujaku, essungo, and emegha.... We go just call one team like hull city, ship like two or three of them with some extra cash to calm them down in case they want call police.


My taya don taya 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Ijebos, come and torment Raumdeuter for me ahbeg.


He's getting too confident these days and I don't like it

Omo, I have to give it to egbon. Only him from different angles. Local politics o, international one o, sport o and front page topics, he's there.



















I wish you were little bit compassionate about Nigeria situations...

Realmrsean:
this Iran USA war is the best thing to happen to Russia.

They are pummeling Ukraine with missiles with reckless abandon.

USA is running low on interceptors and even at that, USA prioritize Israel and middle east (because they can cough out money) over Europe and Ukraine.

I'm loving this. This is the time Russia and Iran suppose to up their games and pummel those Nazi personified and the genocide ghoul. Rain the fu.c.king missiles, let them taste repercussions of their fo.o.l.i.shness

Egbon, it is high time you recognized the suffering of common man in Nigeria. What we are going through both security wise and through economic hardship cannot be over emphasized. It takes nothing from you in accepting the fact that these criticisms come purely from what an ordinary man is experiencing everyday. Lives are being lost, properties damaged, cost of living killing living things and kidnapping here and there.

Half of what is happening here cannot happen in America without people dragging and protesting against the orange man including you. We are afraid to even protest, to voice out is now a problem eh egbon Raumdeuter?

Please take sometimes to feel our pain too.

Sonofgod1990:
I'm willing to give anybody that will promise me to vote for sowore 20k each


Just promise me that you will vote for sowore and 20k is sure for you.

I promise to vote for Sowore. He has my vote

SonOfWords:
🌎 Bahrain requests the U.S to withdraw its troops and military base from the country.

Insurgents and separatist groups are about to begin terrorizing Bahrain😹.

They are about to become terrorists country...😂😂😂

🇮🇷⚡🇺🇸🇮🇱 Major General Rezaii: Following Iran's attacks, the CENTCOM Command Centre in the Middle East initially moved from Qatar to Jordan, and after our precise attacks on Jordan, it was transferred to the occupied territories.

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🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇮🇱🔻 Iranian President, Pezeshkian says that Iran is not seeking a wider regional conflict but it will respond with full force to defend its security and interests.

@AlhaqNews

🇮🇷 | Breaking — Al Mayadeen reported that Iran rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the war ends completely.

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A lot of negativity against Buhari. You sure say the man dy rest in peace so?

Tactical maneuver!!!!

🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian:
The memorandum that was signed is the result of the collective wisdom of Shura Council's members, and all members are in sympathy with it.

I believe this memorandum will be the center of gravity of our foreign relations in the future. We must strive to compel the enemy to remain committed to what it has signed.

The security of the country, the region, and our allies will be enhanced by this memorandum.

🇮🇷/🇺🇸🔻 Iranian Foreign Ministry:

“We have received a message from Britain, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, informing us that they will not be part of the war against us.”

@AlHaqNews

🇮🇶🇺🇸⚡Explosion at the US Al-Taji military base in Iraq.

News sources reported an explosion at the ammunition depot of the "Al-Taji" military base, located north of Baghdad.

The Iraqi security sources stated that the cause of the explosion was the high temperature inside the Al-Taji camp.

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⚡🇺🇸🇮🇷 — US CENTCOM says it has redirected 35 vessels as Iran's blockade continues on the Strait of Hormuz.

@WarAxis

🇨🇳/🇮🇷🔻 16 Chinese military cargo planes have reportedly landed in Iran, marking the largest shipment to date.

@AlHaqNews

🇸🇦🇾🇪⚡Yemeni military sources reported clashes between Ansar Allah forces and Saudi-backed elements in the city of Taiz, Yemen.

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dermmy:
Which one is a total reopening of the strait of Hormuz? But you said US controls the strait and not Iran.

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I taya oooo

Roland17:
It’s not what I’d like to hear, it’s the economic reality of Nigerians and you are welcome to politicize or feign ignorance towards it. When his own Bishops come out to defend or politicize, they should remember they will return to the pulpit and still try to cajole their followers who are enduring the pain for offertory.

While I don’t live in Nigeria, I am very active in the economy and lives of many and know what people are enduring, so you can get hired Bishops or religious people to sing his own praise.

I am not a hypocrite, I know when to call a spade a spade. I am not going to live abroad and pretend like everything hasn’t worsened in Nigeria.

Friends and associates who previously were at least ok, are now struggling and asking for help. The middle class is gradually eroding! See, I speak of my own experience and I don’t have time to sugar coat things especially when the facts are in your face.

Apt

princeabdul:
LOL. You're singing the bishop 's praise because he said what you like to hear but if another bishop sing Tinubu' s praise too you'll call them sell out, agenda na orphan

You sure say you dy this Nigeria so? Ahbeg any Agenda or sentiment wey go make this man do the right thing is welcome.

Forget about the messenger and look at the message. Things are getting worse brother.


The situation is worrisome

Person kill e wife, pikin and burn down house but He's looking for context and you keep wondering if everything is okay