Kogi abduction: Troops rescue 23 victims, recover 2 dead bodies, vehicles

By Sumaila Ogbaje

Troops of Nigerian Army have rescued 23 out of yet-to-be ascertained number of victims kidnapped by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State early Monday morning.

The troops also discovered two dead bodies, five injured victims, as well as two Toyota commercial buses and a HOWO truck abandoned by the roadside after the incident,

An operational report of the Nigerian Army indicated that the bandits had in the early hours of Monday barricaded the road and abducted an unspecified number of passengers.

According to the report, troops of 12 Brigade, deployed in Kabba, responded swiftly to the distress call but the assailants had fled before their arrival.

” On reaching the scene, the troops discovered two dead bodies, five injured victims, as well as two Toyota commercial buses and a HOWO truck abandoned by the roadside.

” The troops immediately launched pursuit operations along the kidnappers’ withdrawal routes, leading to the rescue of 23 passengers who had been abandoned due to the sustained pressure.

” The injured victims were evacuated to St. Joseph Hospital, Kabba, for medical attention.

” Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing criminals and rescue the remaining victims.”

(NAN)