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Kogi
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Joint Security Forces Rescue 13 in Kogi and Apprehend Six Drug Suspects in Rivers
Joint security forces saved 13 kidnapping victims in Kogi and seized illicit drugs alongside six suspects in Rivers State.
August 12, 2026
Military forces liberate 16 kidnap victims in Kogi State
A joint security operation in Kogi State has led to the successful rescue of 16 kidnapped victims after an intense standoff with suspected bandits.
August 10, 2026
Sixteen Abductees Freed in Kogi State Rescue Mission
A joint security force in Kogi State rescued 16 kidnap victims, including four children, following an intense gun battle that resulted in one casualty among the rescue team.
August 10, 2026
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