Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting anti-kidnapping operations in Kogi State have rescued five abducted victims in the state
They also recovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state.
A credible military source journalists on Thursday that the troops, drawn from Obajana and Kabba patrol bases, projected a fighting patrol to Ankomi village in the Adankolo general area of Lokoja LGA, following credible intelligence.
The source said the patrol discovered that the village, 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,” he stated.
“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 currently receiving medical treatment at Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, while the deceased woman has been deposited at St. Joseph Mortuary in Kabba, Kogi.”