The rescue operation came hours after the victims were abducted by armed assailants who invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, throwing residents into panic.
Four residents abducted by suspected bandits in Oke-Ere community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, have regained their freedom following a joint rescue operation carried out by local vigilantes and personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The rescue operation came hours after the victims were abducted by armed assailants who invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, throwing residents into panic.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the gunmen stormed Oke-Ere and abducted four residents, prompting a swift response from local security volunteers and military personnel.
However, the joint security team tracked the kidnappers into the surrounding area, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire between the security operatives and the armed attackers.
