President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hails largest single-day rescue operation for 308 abducted Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that Nigerian security forces successfully rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across the northern region of the country. The operation, conducted by a joint force of the military, police, and counter-terrorism units, freed 163 people from the Woro community in Kwara state and 145 people primarily from Niger state. The victims were recovered from the dense forests of Kainji Lake national park and are currently receiving medical attention at a military installation before being reunited with their families. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the operation as the largest single-day hostage recovery in Nigeria's history. He praised the security services for their bravery and coordination. The rescue comes at a time when kidnapping for ransom has become endemic in Nigeria, particularly in the north. The administration is currently ramping up reforms and rescue operations to improve security as the country prepares for the upcoming presidential election. This successful operation demonstrates the government's commitment to restoring lasting peace across the nation.