JOINT SECURITY FORCES COMPRISING THE POLICE, MILITARY, DSS AND OTHER AUXILIARY FORCES RESCUE 10 CORPS MEMBERS IN EGUME FOREST, OFU LGA, KOGI STATE
The Kogi State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that joint security forces comprising the Police, Military, Department of State Services (DSS), and other auxiliary forces have successfully rescued ten (10) Corps Members from the Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The rescue operation was achieved through a coordinated, sustained, and intelligence-driven operation by the joint security forces, as part of concerted efforts to secure the safe recovery of the victims, dismantle the criminal elements operating in the area, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Command wishes to emphasize that the operation is still ongoing, with the potential to rescue all the kidnapped victims. Security forces have intensified operations within the area and are making concerted efforts to locate and safely recover the remaining victims, while simultaneously pursuing the perpetrators responsible for the attack.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, commends the gallantry, professionalism, and resilience of the personnel of the Police, Military, DSS, and other supporting security and auxiliary forces involved in the operation. He also appreciates the cooperation and support of members of the public, particularly residents of the affected communities, whose timely and credible information remains critical to the success of the ongoing operation.
The Command, therefore, urges members of the public to remain calm and vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious movements or information that may assist the joint security forces in the ongoing operation.
The Kogi State Police Command assures the people of Kogi State that every available operational resource is being deployed to ensure the safe recovery of all remaining victims and the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Further updates will be provided as soon as operational circumstances permit.
ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat
Police Public Relations Officer
Kogi State Police Command
31st August, 2026
