Ten National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu LGA, Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Command, in a statement on Monday, said the rescue followed a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation also aimed at dismantling criminal groups operating in the area. Command PRO ASP Afusat Saliu said the operation was still ongoing to rescue remaining victims and arrest suspects; CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi commended the police, military, DSS and other forces.
The victims were among 15 corps members kidnapped last week while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State. The kidnappers were reportedly demanding N20 million from the families of some victims as ransom. Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/31/10-nysc-members-rescued-from-kidnappers-in-kogi-forest/
