kacylee at 11-08-2026 11:25 AM (6 hrs ago) (f)The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 kidnapped victims, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and three children, following a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway. The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 kidnapped victims, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and three children, following a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers along the Itobe–Anyigba Highway. The operation reportedly began after security operatives engaged the kidnappers in a heavy exchange of gunfire as they attempted to free the victims and disrupt the criminals’ activities along the highway. The rescued victims have since been taken into protective custody, where they are receiving the necessary care and assistance. Meanwhile, security operatives have intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the highway is safe for motorists and other road users.