In Edo State, soldiers from the Nigerian Army liberated a hostage.
As part of their mission in the state’s Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, the soldiers eliminated three kidnappers they were believed to have been harbouring.
The operation was carried out at approximately 2 am on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a tip-off, according to security sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama in her posts on X on Sunday.
The 195th Reconnaissance Battalion and other security services worked together to carry out the mission.
“Prince Michael Akao was identified as the rescued victim,” he said.
The three kidnappers were neutralised and three locally made firearms, nine cartridges, and other miscellaneous items were found, he said.
He further by saying the rescued person was taken to a hospital for treatment after being evacuated and is said to be doing OK now. The Nigeria Police Force now has the remains of the neutralised suspects in their possession, while the collected things were turned over to the Department of State Services.
According to Makama, the operation was designed to combat abduction and other criminal activity inside the area of responsibility of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division, which is part of their continuing security efforts.