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Nigerian Army troops have rescued five people abducted by kidnappers in Kogi State and recovered decomposing bodies during an ongoing security operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday that troops from the Obajana and Kabba patrol bases moved into Ankomi village in the Adankolo area after receiving reliable intelligence.
According to the source, the village, which was previously occupied by bandits, had been destroyed and abandoned.
“Troops extended the operation to the river line where three women and two children were intercepted. Preliminary debriefing confirmed they were victims of the Ayetoro Kiri kidnap incident,” the source said.
He added that soldiers continued searching the area and made a grim discovery.
“Troops further exploited the area and discovered two decomposing bodies suspected to be those of abducted persons. One corpse was evacuated, while efforts were ongoing to recover the remaining remains.
“The rescued victims are receiving medical treatment at Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, while the deceased woman has been deposited at St. Joseph Mortuary in Kabba, Kogi.
Questioning of the rescued victims is ongoing to help locate others still in captivity.
He said the security situation in the area was calm but unpredictable.
According to him, troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain satisfactory, and operations to rescue the remaining abductees are still ongoing.
