Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully foiled an ambush by terrorists and rescued a kidnapped victim during a coordinated operation around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi state.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations,
12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi in a statement issued Tuesday explained that in the early hours of 25 November, 2025, following credible information on the movement of bandits crossing the Oshokoshoko Obajana corridor with abducted persons, troops deployed at the Kabba Patrol Base working jointly with Other Hybrid Forces conducted a special ambush operation to intercept the criminals.
He added that the troops laid in wait and made contact with the armed criminals who were moving with an unconfirmed number of fighters.
Abdullahi noted: “The bandits opened fire but were met with superior firepower from the troops, forcing them to withdraw in disorder.
“During the encounter, one bandit was neutralized while others fled with various degrees of gunshot wounds.
“The operation further led to the recovery of one AK 47 rifle and the rescue of one kidnapped victim.
“The victim, who was found weak and distressed, was immediately evacuated to a medical facility for further medical attention.
“Further exploitation and pursuit operations are ongoing to track fleeing members of the criminal group.”