Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue of Niger Mass Abduction Victims
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigeria's military, police, intelligence agencies, and relevant security bodies to immediately launch a joint rescue mission for those abducted during a terrorist attack in Niger State. On Friday, militants stormed four mosques in the Borgu Local Government Area and took dozens of worshippers hostage.
The attackers led many of the captives into the surrounding forest. In response, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, condemned the violent assault, vowing that the perpetrators will face justice. He also expressed sympathy for the families of the victims. President Tinubu has instructed top military officials to provide daily updates on the rescue operation's progress until all hostages are recovered.
He reiterated Nigeria's determination to defend its citizens and protect communities from terrorism, promising that the federal government will provide any necessary assistance for recovery, relief, and security measures.
Written by urgent.news from AllAfrica's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
