Tinubu hails rescue of 308 Kwara, Niger abductees
President Tinubu commends the rescue of 308 abductees in Kwara and Niger states, the largest single-day operation by Nigerian security agencies. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-rescue-of-308-kwara-niger-abductees/
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commended the successful rescue of 308 individuals abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing it as the largest single-day rescue mission by Nigeria's security agencies. The President directed security agencies to enhance early warning systems to prevent future mass abductions.
The rescued victims, numbering 163 from Woro Community in Kwara and 145 from Niger, were recovered from Kainji Lake National Park during an intelligence-led operation by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Armed Forces, Department of State Services, and Nigeria Police Force. Tinubu praised the bravery of security personnel and emphasized the need to bolster the nation's security infrastructure to deter similar incidents.
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