Nigerian president hails ‘largest ever’ single-day rescue as 308 abductees freed in country’s north
Summary
At least 308 people abducted in northern Nigeria have been rescued, President Bola Tinubu announced. The group includes victims from Kwara and Niger states, and they were freed from a forest after spending months in captivity.Key Facts
- 308 abducted people were rescued in a single operation in northern Nigeria.
- Among those freed were 163 people taken from Woro community in Kwara state and 145 mostly from Niger state.
- The rescued individuals were held captive for several months and are now receiving medical care.
- The government described the rescue as the largest of its kind in Nigeria done in one day.
- President Tinubu praised the security forces for their teamwork and bravery in conducting the rescue.
- Abductions, especially of students, are common in Nigeria’s north and are often used by armed groups to demand ransom.
- The armed groups, called bandits, are mostly ex-herders who turned to violence after land conflicts with farmers.
- Nigeria also faces a long-lasting insurgency in the northeast region.
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