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Troops In Kogi Crush Kidnappers’ Escape Plan, Rescue 23 Victims

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 23 kidnapped passengers following a swift counter-kidnapping operation along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation was launched in the early hours of Sunday, June 1, 2026, after suspected

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralise Suspected Terrorist in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have foiled a kidnap attempt, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered weapons during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation was carried out on May 30 following credible intelligence […]

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No disruption of law and order in Kogi State- Government

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2025

The Kogi State Government has reassured residents that there is no disruption of law and order in any part of the state. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, emphasized that the state is not under siege, noting that security agencies are actively working to eliminate all threats. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on […]