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Troops of 12 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army have thwarted a planned kidnap operation and neutralized a terrorist during a successful ambush conducted in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi Stat
Lt. HASSAN ABDULLAHI, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, made the disclosure in a statement signed and issued to Journalists in Lokoja, on Sunday.
The operation which was conducted on 30 May 2026 followed credible intelligence indicating plans by terrorists to carry out kidnapping activities within Jakura II Community. Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly deployed and occupied a suspected terrorist crossing point along Old Obajana–Tajimi Road, where an ambush was laid to deny the criminals freedom of actio
During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with effective fire. Following the firefight, one terrorist was neutralized while other members of the criminal group fled the scene with suspected gunshot wound
Further exploitation led to the recovery of one AK 47 rifle, five magazines, 70 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one bandolier and mobile phones. The recovered items further corroborate the involvement of the criminal elements in kidnapping activities within the general are
The successful operation demonstrates the resolve of troops of 12 Brigade to sustain offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening the security of law abiding citizens. Further exploitation of the area is ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing terrorist
The Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi commended the troops for their vigilance, combat efficiency and commitment to dut
He reassured residents of the Brigade’s determination to maintain pressure on terrorists and other criminal elements while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and actionable intelligence to security agencies
