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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorists at Jakura Hills in Kogi

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:29:59 +0000

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Terrorists at Jakura Hills in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspected terrorists at Jakura Hills in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on Oct. […]

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Troops rescue two female kidnap victims in Kogi

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:07:27 +0000

Troops rescue two female kidnap victims in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two female kidnap victims after suspected bandits invaded a farmland in Ajodomodo Village, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when the suspected bandits reportedly invaded […]

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Kogi Launches Multi-Agency Operation to Rescue Abducted School Principal, NECO Official, Two Candidates

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:26:24 +0000

Kogi Launches Multi-Agency Operation to Rescue Abducted School Principal, NECO Official, Two Candidates By Zagazola Makama The Kogi State Government has launched a massive multi-agency security operation to rescue four persons abducted from Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. The operation, ordered by […]

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Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Kogi, Kwara Border Operations

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:15:11 +0000

Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Kogi, Kwara Border Operations By: Zagazola Makama Troops have rescued four kidnap victims in separate operations conducted in Kogi State and along the Kogi–Kwara border, as security forces sustained pressure on criminal elements operating in the area. Security sources said troops of the 121 Battalion deployed at the Abocho […]

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Troops intercept suspected drug trafficker, recover 235kg cannabis on Lokoja-Abuja highway

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:12:32 +0000

Troops intercept suspected drug trafficker, recover 235kg cannabis on Lokoja-Abuja highway By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Quick Reaction Group (QRG) deployed in Abaji have arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered 235 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway. Military sources said the arrest was made during a routine snap check conducted […]

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Bandit Kingpin Ibrahim Baccujo, Several Others Killed as Troops Foil School Abduction in Kogi

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:58:44 +0000

Bandit Kingpin Ibrahim Baccujo, Several Others Killed as Troops Foil School Abduction in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled an attempted mass abduction of students writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and members of a community in Kogi State, killing two bandits, including a notorious gang leader […]

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Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:15:18 +0000

Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest By: Zagazola Makama Troops have rescued two kidnapped victims from a forest in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State following a search and clearance operation conducted in the early hours of June 3. Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 0530 hours within […]

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Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims in Kogi, Recover Vehicles

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:58:09 +0000

Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims in Kogi, Recover Vehicles By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Monday when armed men suspected to […]

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Troops Move to Contain Fresh Attacks and Reprisal Violence in Kogi Communities

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 10 May 2026 11:08:42 +0000

Troops Move to Contain Fresh Attacks and Reprisal Violence in Kogi Communities By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 21 Battalion have intervened to contain a renewed cycle of violence following a suspected militia attack on Ochipu community in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the troops responded at about 11:45 a.m. on […]

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kogi, Neutralise One Suspect

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 10 May 2026 11:03:08 +0000

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Kogi, Neutralise One Suspect By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 12 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base Egbe in collaboration with local vigilantes, have rescued a kidnapped civilian along the Oke Ere–Egbe road in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the operation occurred at about 10:55 […]

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