Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens
Summary
Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people who were kidnapped in attacks in two states. The operation involved security forces working together using intelligence, and it freed hostages from forest areas where they were held.Key Facts
- 308 Nigerians were freed after being kidnapped in Niger and Kwara states.
- 163 were abducted from Woro Community in Kwara State; 145 from Niger State.
- Victims were found in Kainji Lake National Park Forest in Niger State.
- The rescue was done by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, military, police, and state security services.
- This was Nigeria’s largest single-day rescue operation to date.
- The kidnappings were done by groups linked to Boko Haram and other criminals.
- Kidnappings mainly target places with weak security, like rural areas, churches, and schools.
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the security forces for their work and bravery.
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