Nigerian troops raid suspected kidnappers' hideout in Edo, recover supplies

Intelligence summary

Troops raid suspected kidnappers’ hideout, recover clothing, food items in Edo By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation MESA have raided a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the Ogori Mangogo/Imorga Forest in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, recovering clothing, food supplies and other items believed to have been abandoned by the criminals. The operation was conducted at about 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, by troops of 195 Battalion (Rear) and 109 Special Forces Battalion (Rea