Two children of a Kogi-based shoemaker remain in the custody of terrorists despite the successful rescue of their mother, a mother of four, according to reports.
The woman was reportedly rescued during a security operation, bringing relief to her family and community. However, her two children were not freed during the operation and remain in captivity, raising fresh concerns about their safety and well-being.
The incident underscores the persistent security challenges facing communities in Kogi State and other parts of Nigeria, where kidnapping-for-ransom and related crimes continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.
The development has heightened anxiety among residents and family members, who have appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of the remaining victims.
Kidnapping and attacks on communities have remained major security concerns across several parts of the country, with Kogi State recording a number of abduction cases in recent months.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to provide further details on ongoing rescue efforts or the condition of the two children still being held by their abductors.
