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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims in Kogi
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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims in Kogi

The Nigerian Army reportedly rescued nine commuters abducted along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Kogi State after troops launched a pursuit operation.

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Police Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle Along Itobe–Anyigba Highway
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Police Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle Along Itobe–Anyigba Highway

The Kogi State Police Command says 15 kidnap victims have been rescued following a gun battle with suspected abductors along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway in Ofu Local Government Area.

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Odo-Ere Kidnap: Army Reportedly Rescues Father, Search for Two Children
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Odo-Ere Kidnap: Army Reportedly Rescues Father, Search for Two Children

A father was reportedly rescued after an August 6 kidnapping in Odo-Ere, Yagba West, Kogi State, while security forces search for his two children still believed to be in captivity.

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Police Confirm Abduction of Kogi School Principal, Four NECO Candidates During Examination
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Police Confirm Abduction of Kogi School Principal, Four NECO Candidates During Examination

Police have confirmed the abduction of a school principal, a NECO ad hoc staff member and four students during an attack on Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, Kogi State. One student has since been rescued.

Benue Info-pedia
Gov. Alia Backs Benue-Kogi 'Operation Handshake' as Police Launch Joint Border Security Taskforce
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Gov. Alia Backs Benue-Kogi 'Operation Handshake' as Police Launch Joint Border Security Taskforce

Governor Hyacinth Alia has endorsed the Benue-Kogi Police "Operation Handshake" initiative, expressing confidence that the joint border security taskforce will strengthen efforts to combat cross-border crime.

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Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe
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Kogi Teacher D!es Seven Days After Parent's Assault Over Pupil Discipline; Police Open Homicide Probe

A 30-year-old Kogi State teacher is dead after a parent stormed her school and allegedly beat her for disciplining a pupil. Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation. The suspect is at large.

Benue Info-pedia
Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi
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Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi

Five kidnapped victims have been rescued in Kogi State after suspected terrorists abandoned them during coordinated military air and ground operations targeting criminal hideouts in Adankolo Forest.

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Kogi Government Confirms Killing of Notorious Bandit Leader Linked to School Attack in Iluke Bunu
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Kogi Government Confirms Killing of Notorious Bandit Leader Linked to School Attack in Iluke Bunu

The Kogi State Government says security forces have killed a suspected bandit leader linked to a school attack in Iluke Bunu that left three people dead, including a vice principal and a child. Verification of the claim is still underway.

Benue Info-pedia
Kogi Police Roll Out New ID System for Okada Riders to Boost Security, Begins July 1
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Kogi Police Roll Out New ID System for Okada Riders to Boost Security, Begins July 1

Kogi Police have announced a new identification system for commercial motorcycle operators, requiring reflective jackets with serial numbers and valid ID cards from July 1 to improve security and curb criminal activities.

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Kogi: Fresh Abduction Reported Along Okoloke Road as 3 Egbe Residents Allegedly Kidnapped in Yagba West
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Kogi: Fresh Abduction Reported Along Okoloke Road as 3 Egbe Residents Allegedly Kidnapped in Yagba West

Three residents of Egbe were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers near Abewo along Okoloke Road in Yagba West, Kogi State, renewing concerns over security challenges in the area.

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