Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued three kidnapped persons who escaped from their abductors in Lema–Ndeji Forest, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The victims were rescued during a military patrol and subsequently reunited with their families after receiving medical attention.
Security sources disclosed that the rescue operation took place at about 7:40 a.m. on November 3, 2026, when troops of 22 Brigade, operating from Patrol Base Dabanlema, sighted three persons wandering in the forest.
The soldiers approached the individuals and discovered that they were victims of kidnapping who had managed to escape from their captors.
Following their rescue, the victims were evacuated to Hamdala Hospital, Gbugbu, where they received medical attention and other necessary assistance.
They were later reunited with their families.
The rescue operation highlights ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to secure forest corridors, protect residents and combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in Kwara State.
The operation also underscores the importance of military patrols in identifying and rescuing vulnerable persons in forested areas of the state.
