Troops Rescue Four Abducted Farmers In Kogi -

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilante Service and local vigilantes, have rescued four people abducted by gunmen while working on their farm in Ejiba community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The victims, comprising three residents of the community and a Hausa man, were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

According to security reports, the abduction was promptly reported to security operatives, who mobilised alongside local vigilante groups and launched a coordinated rescue operation.

The joint operation led to the successful rescue of all four victims shortly after their abduction.
A security source attributed the success of the operation to timely intelligence sharing and cooperation between conventional security agencies and community-based security groups.

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The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of farmers and rural residents, as criminal gangs continue to target people carrying out their daily activities in farming communities.

Following the rescue, troops reportedly assured residents that patrols and surveillance would be sustained across Yagba West to prevent further attacks and protect lives and property.

The operation highlights the importance of collaboration between security agencies and local vigilante groups in tackling kidnapping and other security threats in rural communities.