Two kidnappers killed, victims rescued

The Kogi State Government said two kidnappers were killed and victims of the incident were rescued by Nigerian hunters.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to Okehi Local Government Chairman, King Habib.

According to him, the bandits were brought down in Okehi during a fierce gun duel with the security operatives, who were combing the bush to rescue some kidnap victims.

He narrated that one of the kidnappers died during the exchange of gunfire, while another died on his way to the hospital for treatment.