Kogi: Army, Vigilantes Rescue Four Abducted Farmers in Yagba West
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside the Kogi State Vigilante Service and local security volunteers, have rescued four persons abducted by gunmen in Ejiba community, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The victims, comprising three residents of the community and a Hausa man, were reportedly kidnapped while working on their farm on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
A security source disclosed that following a distress report, troops and local vigilantes swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated rescue operation, which resulted in the successful recovery of all four victims.
The source attributed the success of the operation to timely intelligence sharing and effective collaboration between conventional security forces and community-based security groups.
The rescue is expected to ease concerns among residents, particularly farmers who have faced growing security threats while accessing their farmlands.
Troops have pledged to sustain patrols and surveillance across Yagba West and neighbouring communities to prevent further attacks and protect residents.
By TimesNG