Army neutralises two kidnappers in follow-up operation in Kogi State

The Nigerian Army neutralised two suspected kidnappers on Tuesday, 3 November, in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area, Kogi State. Troops were pursuing fleeing suspects after dismantling a suspected kidnappers’ camp in the same forest on Monday. Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, acting public relations officer for the 12 Composite Brigade, said the other suspects escaped and troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, thousands of rounds of ammunition, two mobile phones and a power bank. Monday’s raid had also yielded about 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles.