Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings

Nigeria's president orders rescue after mass kidnapping exposes security failings  Reuters

LAGOS, Aug 25 - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the military and other security agencies on Tuesday to launch an immediate rescue operation after scores of people were kidnapped by gunmen in north-central Niger State last week.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered the armed forces, the police, the department of state services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to immediately begin a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State. President Tinubu expressed

President Tinubu condemns the mass abduction in Niger State, ordering immediate rescue operations and vowing to ensure the safe return of all abductees.

Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked the Kpenya Mosque while Muslims were observing Juma’at prayers.

This is the latest incident of mass kidnapping in a region plagued by violent gangs. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun says that no lives have been lost while security teams assess rescue operations.