The Nigerian Army don reportedly turn one suspected kidnappers’ hideout for Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, into an unexpected destination for military operations, as troops neutralise two suspected kidnappers and recover more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition. According to the Army, the operation also led to the recovery of two rifles and other items. For criminals wey believe say forest na permanent residential address wey security agencies no fit locate, this latest development fit serve as another reminder say hiding place no necessarily mean safe place.
KIDNAPPERS FOREST VACATION INTERRUPTED AS NIGERIAN ARMY ARRIVES WITHOUT INVITATIONS
According to information released by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the operation happen on November 3, 2026, following an earlier raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout for the same forest on November 2.
The military explain say after the first encounter, troops continue their operation to track fleeing suspects and clear other identified hideouts. The follow-up encounter reportedly lead to the death of two suspected kidnappers, while other members of the criminal group escape into the surrounding forest. Apparently, the forest wey some criminal elements believe say na their private accommodation no get enough protection to guarantee permanent peace of mind.
OVER 5,000 ROUNDS RECOVERED FROM KIDNAPPERS AS ARMY SUSTAINS PRESSURE
The Army report say troops recover 438 rounds of one category of ammunition and another 4,725 rounds of special ammunition, bringing the total to 5,163 rounds. Other recovered items include two rifles, seven magazines, two bandoliers, two mobile phones and one power bank.
The recovery of such a large quantity of ammunition raises serious questions about the level of resources available to criminal networks operating within the area. While the Army describes the operation as another achievement in its ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity, residents will naturally want more than recovered items and military announcements. They want to sleep peacefully, travel without fear and conduct their daily activities without worrying about kidnapping. After all, security success should not only be measured by the number of items recovered but also by the safety people experience in their communities.
The Army says the latest operation has strengthened the gains recorded during the previous raid and reaffirmed its determination to sustain pressure on criminal elements in Kogi State. However, with other suspects reportedly escaping, the bigger question remains whether security agencies can completely dismantle the criminal network and prevent it from regrouping. OGM News Pidgin will continue to monitor developments and bring readers further updates as more information emerges.
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