Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, forcing the suspected criminals to flee.
The operation was reportedly carried out around 7 a.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of Sector 3 operating from Anyigba.
Security sources disclosed that the soldiers encountered the suspected kidnappers during the raid, forcing them to abandon their hideout and escape into the surrounding area.
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Items recovered from the location included 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles and other belongings.
The recovered materials have since been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation forms part of ongoing military efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts, disrupt kidnapping activities and improve security across Kogi State and surrounding communities.
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