# Soldiers rescue 11 passengers from kidnappers in Kogi

> Nigerian Army saves 11 people from kidnappers in Kogi State.
- Title: Soldiers rescue 11 passengers from kidnappers in Kogi
- Summary: Nigerian Army saves 11 people from kidnappers in Kogi State. Nigerian Army rescued 11 passengers from suspected kidnappers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kogi…
- Keywords: nigerian army, kogi state, kidnappers, rescue operation, kabba-ayere road, soldiers, passengers, news, politics, rescue, Kogi, Premium Times Nigeria
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/918334-soldiers-rescue-11-passengers-from-kidnappers-in-kogi.html
- Author: Manasseh Mbachii
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:10:46+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nigerian army, kogi state, kidnappers, rescue operation, kabba-ayere road, soldiers, passengers, news, politics
## Rescue operation
Nigerian Army troops rescued 11 passengers during an operation against suspected kidnappers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kogi State.
## Initial rescue
Troops initially rescued nine passengers including the vehicle driver who sustained injuries and required medical attention.
## Follow-up operation
A follow-up search on Monday rescued two additional passengers who fled into the bush during the encounter.
## Total rescued
The operation brought the total number of rescued passengers to 11.
## Security concerns
The operation comes amid continuing security concerns in Kogi State where kidnappings and attacks on travelers have raised fears about road safety.
## Recent incidents
Recent weeks have seen abductions and killings that underscore risks faced by residents and commuters traveling through parts of the state and neighboring areas.
## Rosemary Adukwu case
Rosemary Adukwu, a councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area, was abducted on 30 September while traveling to Onitsha and later died.
## Army's statement
Hassan Abdullahi, an Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at the 12 Composite Brigade, disclosed the operation in a statement issued on Monday.
## Operation details
Troops deployed at the brigade’s patrol base in Kabba were on routine patrol when they received credible information about suspected terrorists attempting to abduct passengers.
## Engagement with terrorists
On arrival, troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee into the surrounding bush.
## Evacuation
The driver and two other passengers who sustained injuries were evacuated for medical attention, while the commercial vehicle was handed over to the appropriate authority.
## Army's commitment
The operation demonstrated the army’s commitment to protecting lives and property and improving commuter safety in Kogi State.
## Key takeaway

Nigerian Army rescued 11 passengers from suspected kidnappers along Kabba-Ayere Road in Kogi State after a two-day operation.