Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued all 16 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State. “During the operation, the joint security team established contact with the fleeing kidnappers and engaged them in a fierce firefight,” the Army said. The Army said the victims were undergoing documentation and medical assessment before being reunited with their families. The Army commended the courage and commitment of the local hunter and injured police personnel in protecting the victims. It said the successful rescue of the 16 abducted persons underscored the effectiveness of sustained joint operations and the synergy among the Nigerian Army, sister security agencies and local security stakeholders in tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes.