Army rescues nine kidnapped from Kogi orphanage
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued nine victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Zariagi, Lokoja, Kogi State. The rescue was part of coordinated operations that also disrupted an alleged terrorist logistics movement. The victims, including children and two women, were given medical attention and are in stable condition. The Army also apprehended a suspect with ammunition believed to be linked to a terrorist network.
What happened
- Troops rescued the remaining nine victims kidnapped from the orphanage during operations carried out on May 6, 2026.
- The victims included five boys, two girls, and two adult women believed to be wives of the orphanage proprietor.
- The Army evacuated the victims to the 12 Brigade Medical Centre for treatment, and all are reportedly stable.
- In a related operation, troops intercepted Yahaya Umar with 500 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition concealed in maize along the Obajana-Lokoja road.
- The Army stated that the suspect is being interrogated to help dismantle the terrorist logistics network.
