Soldiers Kill Terror Kingpin Battijo, 15 Others, Block Plan to Kidnap WASSCE Students For Kogi

June 16, 2026

Soldiers Kill Terror Kingpin Battijo, 15 Others, Block Plan to Kidnap WASSCE Students For Kogi

Nigeria troops don record big success as dem kill wanted terror leader wey dem know as Battijo, plus 15 of im gang members, while dem also block plan wey terrorist wan use carry go kidnap WASSCE students for Kogi State.

According to reports from Channels Television, The Punch and Premium Times, the operation happen after security people get intelligence say armed group dey plan serious attack for exam centres to abduct students wey dey write WAEC exam.

Military sources talk say soldiers engage the terrorists for heavy gun battle, and na there dem take neutralize Battijo, wey people say na one of the most dangerous commanders wey dey operate for North-Central area.

Di operation also lead to recovery of weapons and scatter the whole kidnapping plan before e even happen. Security analysts wey Daily Trust and Vanguard talk say this one na big blow to criminal groups wey dey operate for the area.

Authorities talk say di quick response save plenty students from possible mass kidnapping at a time wey exams dey go on nationwide.

Security officials still promise say dem go continue patrol and protection for vulnerable communities, while dem beg people make dem dey report anything suspicious quick quick.

This latest action na part of ongoing fight against terror groups wey dey disturb peace and carry out kidnappings for different parts of Nigeria.