The Bar Manager and a Sales Girl who were abducted by armed bandits from Aluta Bar Relaxation Centre in Oke-Ijumu, Ikoyi, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, have been successfully rescued by a joint security team.The victims were kidnapped during a violent attack on the relaxation centre on Saturday night, June 6, 2026, when armed assailants stormed the premises and whisked them away to an unknown destination.According to sources, the rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday, June 9, by a combined team comprising operatives of the Ogbe Vigilantes, Irele-Ekiti Vigilantes, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police Force.A source familiar with the operation disclosed that the kidnappers were moving the victims to their hideout when security personnel intercepted them, leading to a fierce confrontation.During the operation, several of the suspected bandits were neutralized, while others reportedly escaped into nearby bushes with gunshot wounds.The abducted victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families, bringing relief to residents and members of the community.The successful rescue has been widely applauded by residents, who commended the bravery, swift response, and coordination demonstrated by the local vigilante groups and security agencies involved in the operation.Security operatives have reportedly intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects and dismantle criminal networks operating within the area to prevent future attacks.The incident highlights the growing importance of collaboration between local vigilante groups and conventional security agencies in combating insecurity and protecting lives and property across communities in Kogi State.
