Troops Rescue 11 Passengers and Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kogi State

Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 12 Composite Brigade foiled a kidnapping attempt on Kabba-Ayere Road in Kogi State on October 18, 2026. After engaging the suspected kidnappers, they rescued nine passengers, including the driver, who was evacuated for medical care along with two other injured passengers. A follow-up operation on October 19 found two more passengers who had fled into the bush, bringing the total rescued to 11.