Soldiers during shooting exercise. Photo: Army
Troops of the 12 Brigade, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a planned kidnapping operation and neutralised a terrorist during an ambush in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
A statement issued in the early hours of Sunday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt Hassan Abdullahi, said the operation was conducted on May 30, 2026, following credible intelligence indicating plans by terrorists to carry out kidnapping activities within the Jakura II community.
“Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly deployed and occupied a suspected terrorist crossing point along Old Obajana–Tajimi Road, where an ambush was laid to deny the criminals freedom of action.
“During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with effective fire.
