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Troops Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Kogi After Pursuit of Abductors 

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued five kidnapped victims following a swift response to a kidnap incident along the Okpella–Okene Road in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 12:43 a.m. on May 3 by troops of 195 Battalion (Reinforced) deployed at Forward Operating Base Okpella.

The sources disclosed that the troops, while on night patrol, responded to a distress call indicating that a vehicle had been attacked and its occupants abducted.

According to the sources, the troops immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush.

They added that five victims were successfully rescued during the operation, while two of them sustained injuries.

The injured victims were evacuated to the ENAW Dialysis Centre for medical attention, while others were stabilised.

The sources noted that follow-up operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities along the axis.