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Twenty-one people, including 15 youth volunteers, walked free Monday after a coordinated rescue mission in Nigeria's Kogi State. The operation ended a week-long ordeal that began when the young volunteers were kidnapped while traveling home from service.
A swift joint operation by Nigerian security forces freed 16 people—including four children—after armed kidnappers ambushed travelers on rural highways. Cooperation between military, police, and local hunters led to the successful rescue within 24 hours.
Nigerian Army troops saved 23 people from kidnappers after a dramatic chase through Kogi State, bringing them home safely to their families. The swift rescue shows how rapid response and determination can overcome even the most dangerous criminal operations.
Nigerian Army troops rescued a mother and her six-month-old baby from kidnappers after a swift response in Kogi State. The state is now strengthening its security with new equipment and facilities to protect families.
Over 500 police constables in Kogi State just completed an intensive two-month program focused on weapon safety and marksmanship. The training represents a major investment in building a more professional, accountable police force across Nigeria.
Every single person kidnapped from a Nigerian orphanage has been rescued alive after an 11-day ordeal. The dramatic rescue operation in Kogi State brings 23 children and staff members home to their families.