Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque
Summary
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to start a rescue mission following the kidnapping of about 600 people from a mosque in Niger State. The attack also killed 30 people, and local officials are still confirming the exact numbers of those missing.Key Facts
- Around 600 women, children, and elderly were kidnapped from a mosque in Niger State, Nigeria.
- The kidnapping happened last week during an attack by armed gunmen.
- Approximately 30 people were killed in the attack and buried recently.
- The kidnapped victims are mainly from communities called Dakera, Gidan-Zana, and Sabon Gida.
- Many villagers fled to the neighboring Benin Republic after the attack.
- President Tinubu called the attack cowardly and vowed to protect citizens and bring the attackers to justice.
- Kidnappings for ransom are common in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, often involving heavily armed criminal gangs.
- Security agencies have been directed to provide updates on the rescue efforts.
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