Nigerian Army rescues 23 k+dn@p victims in Kogi after armed men block highway and att@ck commuters

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers who were abd¥cted by suspected k+dn@ppers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabob-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, according to military analyst Deji Adesogan.

Security sources said the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Monday when armed att@ckers blocked the highway and opened fire on passing vehicles. Several commuters were seized during the a§§ault.

Troops of the 12 Brigade in Kabba were later mobilised after a distress call and moved quickly to the location. However, by the time they arrived, the att@ckers had already fled the scene, Adesogan noted.

During the search operation, soldiers recovered two b%dies and found five inj¥red victims. They also discovered abandoned vehicles at the scene, including two Toyota buses and a HOWO truck.

A follow-up pursuit was immediately launched along suspected escape routes. Under pressure from advancing troops, the k+dn@ppers reportedly abandoned 23 captives, who were safely rescued and evacuated by the military.

The inj¥red victims were taken to St. Joseph Hospital, Kabba, for medical treatment, while security forces continued efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.

Military sources also confirmed that surveillance and clearance operations have been intensified across the area to prevent further att@cks and secure road users.