Troops have rescued 16 kidnapped persons after engaging suspected bandits in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi. “However, one member of the Hybrid Forces was killed during the encounter, while one police personnel sustained injuries. “The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the police in Ajaokuta for further action,” it said. The military said the operation highlights the continued collaboration among the military, police and local security groups in tackling kidnapping and rescuing victims in Kogi. “However, one member of the Hybrid Forces was killed during the encounter, while one police personnel sustained injuries.