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Security forces have rescued 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi State following an operation targeting criminal elements involved in abductions across the state.

The victims were freed during sustained security operations aimed at disrupting kidnapping networks and restoring confidence among residents and travellers.

The rescue represents another major intervention by security agencies in the ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other forms of criminality in Kogi.

According to security sources, the victims were recovered during coordinated operations in areas believed to have been used by criminal groups.

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The rescued persons were subsequently secured by the authorities, while efforts continued to identify and apprehend those responsible for their abduction.

The operation is part of intensified security measures designed to deny criminal gangs access to hideouts and disrupt their activities across the state.

Kogi has previously faced security concerns involving kidnapping along major roads and in communities, prompting authorities to increase patrols and intelligence-led operations.

The latest rescue is expected to provide relief to families of the victims and reinforce ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity.

Security agencies are also expected to continue pursuing suspects who fled during the operation, with intelligence gathering being used to identify their locations and networks.

Authorities have repeatedly urged residents to provide useful information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities, stressing that community cooperation remains essential to combating kidnapping.

The rescue also highlights the importance of sustained security operations rather than relying solely on responses after abductions have occurred.

Officials are expected to maintain pressure on criminal groups operating in forests and other difficult-to-access locations where kidnapped victims are sometimes held.

The development comes amid nationwide efforts to strengthen security and reduce incidents of abduction targeting travellers, rural communities and residents.

For families affected by kidnapping, the recovery of the 21 victims offers a measure of relief, while security agencies face continued pressure to prevent fresh attacks.

Authorities have also been working to improve coordination among security formations operating in Kogi and neighbouring states, particularly in areas where criminal groups may move across jurisdictional boundaries.

The latest operation underscores the government’s continued focus on intelligence gathering, coordinated deployment and rapid response to kidnapping incidents.

Security agencies have pledged to sustain operations until criminal elements responsible for abductions are brought to justice.

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