{
  "id": 3653481,
  "title": "NSCIA, Northern Senators Tasks Tinubu on Rescue of Borgu Hostages, Four Others Die",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nscia-northern-senators-tasks-tinubu-on-rescue-of-borgu-hostages-four",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/27/nscia-northern-senators-tasks-tinubu-on-rescue-of-borgu-hostages-four-others-die/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Northern Senators Forum (NSF) have urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the rescue of hostages taken during the August 21 terrorist attack on numerous communities in Niger State. Over 30 civilians lost their lives in the assault on Gbeji, Kpenya, Giyan Gbasu, and Dekara during a congregational prayer at the Kpenya Mosque. Four others have since died.\n\nThe NSCIA expressed deep shock at the invasion of a mosque during Jumu'at prayers and the abduction of over 60 worshippers, describing it as a heinous assault on innocent Nigerians and their right to practice their faith without fear. They have demanded that the federal government go beyond periodic rescue operations and address the ongoing issue with urgency.\n\nNorthern Senators Forum Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua, also condemned the barbaric attack and called for the immediate release of the hostages. He expressed his condolences to the victims' families and the government of Niger State, while praying for the repose of the souls of those killed.",
  "summary": "Olawale Ajimotokan, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Laleye Dipo in Minna Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Northern Senators Forum (NSF) challenged President Bola Tinubu on the rescue",
  "key_points": [
    "NSCIA and NSF urge Tinubu to prioritize hostage rescue",
    "Over 30 civilians killed in August 21 terrorist attack in Niger State",
    "Four hostages die, raising total death toll to 34"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The NSCIA and Northern Senators' push for President Tinubu to prioritize hostage rescue signals a growing pressure on the federal government to take a more urgent and effective stance against terrorism.",
  "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."
}