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President Tinubu Welcomes Rescue of 308 Abducted Victims
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Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 abducted citizens in coordinated security operations across Niger and Kwara states, commending the Armed Forces and other security agencies for carrying out the largest same-day rescue operation in the history of the joint security team.
The President made known that 163 of those rescued were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, while the remaining 145 victims were rescued in Niger State.
President Tinubu appaluded the leadership and personnel of the security agencies for their courage, seamless collaboration and commitment, saying the successful operation reflects the growing efficiency of Nigeria’s security architecture.
I commend our gallant men and women in uniform for their bravery and unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigerian lives,” the President said.
While celebrating the safe return of the victims, President Tinubu directed security agencies and relevant stakeholders to strengthen early warning systems, improve community-based intelligence gathering and enhance rapid response capabilities to prevent similar attacks across the country.