BREAKING: Vigilantes Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kogi Community

Residents of Usungwen in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State breathed a sigh of relief after a victim of a recent kidnapping was successfully rescued by local vigilante operatives.

The rescue comes in the wake of an earlier attack on December 2, 2025, when gunshots reportedly rang out in the community as unidentified gunmen abducted an unconfirmed number of people, sparking fear and anxiety among residents.

Sources in Usungwen confirmed that local vigilantes mobilised promptly following the abduction, combing surrounding areas and intensifying their search efforts.

Their coordinated action eventually led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped individual.

The condition of the rescued victim and whether any arrests were made remain unclear as of this report.

Community members have lauded the vigilantes for their swift response and renewed calls for enhanced security measures, urging stronger collaboration between local security outfits and government agencies to tackle the rising incidents of criminality in Okehi LGA.