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Kogi
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Kogi Police Secure Freedom for 15 Hostages After Violent Clash
A joint security operation in Kogi State resulted in the rescue of 15 kidnap victims and a gun battle that left several suspects dead.
August 10, 2026
Kogi Police launch probe into murder of Catholic priest
Kogi State police have opened an investigation into the death of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose body was discovered in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
August 1, 2026
Nigerian Army neutralize four kidnappers and rescue three captives in regional missions
Nigerian Army operations in Kogi, Kwara, and Plateau states resulted in the neutralization of four kidnappers, the rescue of three victims, and the arrest of eight suspects.
July 24, 2026
Military Operations Result in 11 Rescue Missions and 21 Arrests
Military forces executed operations across three states, rescuing 11 hostages and arresting 21 suspects involved in terrorism, drug distribution, and logistical support for criminal networks.
July 23, 2026
Kogi Police Probe Kidnapping at Illegal Examination Site
Kogi State police are searching for four individuals kidnapped at an illegal examination site, while launching an investigation into why the abandoned school was operating as a miracle center.
July 15, 2026
Armed individuals kidnap students, principal, and NECO staff in Kogi State
A group of gunmen abducted several students, a principal, and an examination official from a school in Kogi State during a Tuesday evening attack.
July 15, 2026
Armed assailants kidnap group including students and school principal in Kogi
Armed attackers abducted four students, a school principal, and a NECO official at a secondary school in Kogi State, though one student has since been rescued by security forces.
July 15, 2026
Kogi Joint Security Operation Leads to Arrest of Four Alleged Terrorist Allies
Military forces and DSS operatives have captured four individuals in Kogi State suspected of collaborating with terrorists following a targeted intelligence-led operation.
July 14, 2026
Military Operations Save Four Kidnap Victims Across Kogi and Kwara
Military forces rescued four kidnap victims, including a pregnant woman, during a series of successful operations across Kogi and Kwara states.
July 11, 2026
Kidnappers seize funeral convoy in Kogi, demand N50 million ransom
Armed men abducted mourners escorting the body of an FRSC commander in Kogi State, later abandoning the corpse while holding the funeral party for a ₦50 million ransom.
July 10, 2026