Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition, motorcycles and other items.
The operation was carried out by troops of the 21 Battalion Quick Reaction Force (QRF) following credible intelligence about the presence of suspected kidnappers operating in the forest.
According to the Army, the suspected criminals opened fire to alert other members of their group upon sighting the advancing troops before fleeing deeper into the forest.
The troops pursued the suspects but did not make contact with them. However, they successfully destroyed the criminal camp and its supporting structures.
Items recovered during the operation include 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles, two shovels, a hand pump, a mobile phone, a Glo modem and a jerrycan of Premium Motor Spirit.
Other recovered items include clothing, shoes and two packets of soap.
The Army said exploitation of the surrounding area was still ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, 2026, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining offensive operations against kidnappers and other criminal groups.
She also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support efforts to rid the country of criminal networks.
