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Troops kill three suspected kidnappers, recover four rifles in Kogi

Troops kill three suspected kidnappers, recover four rifles in Kogi
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The statement said the operation was part of sustained efforts by troops of the 12 Composite Brigade, under the newly established 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, to dismantle kidnapping networks and deny criminal elements safe havens in Kogi State. By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), have killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during an operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
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  • ✦The Commander, 12 Composite Brigade, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops and personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service for their resilience, professionalism and effectiveness during the operation.
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  • ✦The statement said the operation was part of sustained efforts by troops of the 12 Composite Brigade, under the newly established 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, to dismantle kidnapping networks and deny criminal elements safe havens in Kogi State.
  • ✦By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), have killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during an operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
  • ✦The Commander, 12 Composite Brigade, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops and personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service for their resilience, professionalism and effectiveness during the operation.
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By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), have killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during an operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

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What is the latest development regarding Kogi State?

The statement said the operation was part of sustained efforts by troops of the 12 Composite Brigade, under the newly established 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, to dismantle kidnapping networks and deny criminal elements safe havens in Kogi State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), have killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during an operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

What are the broader implications of this development?

The Commander, 12 Composite Brigade, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, commended the troops and personnel of the Kogi State Vigilance Service for their resilience, professionalism and effectiveness during the operation.

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