{
  "id": 331305,
  "title": "Dozens of Nigerians freed after six months in jihadi captivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/dozens-of-nigerians-freed-after-six-months-in-jihadi-captivity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T01:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/dozens-of-nigerians-freed-after-six-months-in-jihadi-captivity/articleshow/133061302.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ninety-three Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, have been rescued from jihadi captivity after a six-month ordeal. The freed victims, seized on February 3 when a group of militants attacked their village in Woro, are now receiving medical attention and routine checks at a hospital in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state. Among the rescued is Mary Ishaya, a 44-year-old woman who described the deplorable conditions they endured, including malnutrition and witnessing the deaths of their fellow captives. Some of the captives have lost hope of ever seeing their families again, while others recounted the physical and emotional scars they bear from the traumatic experience. Despite the US providing military support to Nigeria to protect Christian citizens, much of the aid is limited to logistical and intelligence-gathering assistance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ninety-three Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity after six months.",
    "Captives seized on February 3 during militant attack in Woro village.",
    "Victims receive medical attention and routine checks at Ilorin hospital."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The release of the captives highlights the ongoing struggle of Nigerian civilians caught in the conflict with jihadis and the limitations of international military support in protecting them.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}