Military Operation Leads To Rescue Of 15 NYSC Members In Kogi

In Kogi State, the Nigerian military rescued 21 kidnaped victims including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.

The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this, it was learnt.

“Eight males and 13 females, totaling 21 victims, were rescued from the Egume-Ochaja forest,” he said.

He added that the military will continue to rescue the residents abducted in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria is also pleased to inform the general public that a total of 21 victims comprising of eight males and 13 females, 15 of whom are members of the National Youth Service Corps have just been rescued within the Egume and Ochaja forest stretch in 2 Division area of operation,” he added.

“Military formations continue to cooperate with other security agencies and state government institutions through the sharing of intelligence and identification of areas needing security intervention,” the spokesperson said.

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He said: “The recent rescue of 308 abducted persons, mostly women and children, from Kainji Lake National Park on August 5 and subsequent operations to deny terrorists freedom of movement within Borgu axis, demonstrate commitment and capability of security forces to locate, rescue and safely return affected citizens.

Troops will continue to put pressure on terrorists operating within and around the Kainji Lake National Park and other identified corridors, he said.

He said this was to prevent further incursions and create the conditions for the return of displaced residents to their communities.

Therefore, the Armed Forces assures the people of Borgu and their communities that military operations against terrorists and criminals will be sustained in the local government area and its environs to ensure the safety of the community,” Onoja said.

He urged the families of abducted persons to remain calm and refrain from any actions that could endanger rescue operations, emphasizing that credible information was vital to the military’s efforts.

“We understand the anxiety, pain and uncertainty that the loss or affliction of family members and friends bring to the victims’ families and to all persons touched by the heinous activities of terrorists and criminals.

“We want to encourage everyone to stay calm and to trust in the ongoing efforts of the military and other security agencies to resolve the situation and to avoid taking any actions that could jeopardize rescue or recovery operations,” he said.