The Nigerian Army has rescued nine commuters abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to the statement, troops arrived at the scene and found a Toyota Hiace bus and a Toyota Sienna abandoned by the roadside, while the passengers were missing. The Army said the troops engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee into the surrounding bush. The nine victims rescued comprised two older men, two older women, four other adult males and an infant. The Army said the victims were immediately taken to safety before being handed over to the Nigeria Police, Itobe Area Command, for further action and reunification with their families.