Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees

Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.

Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victims

The victims were rescued from a location in the Kainji Lake National Park Forest. Sprawling, often sparsely governed forests and reserves across the country have turned into hideouts for Nigerian criminal groups.

Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens

Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.

Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation

Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calling it the country's largest single-day hostage rescue operation.

By FRANCE 24

Nigerian security forces rescue 300 kidnapping victims

The Nigerian government has announced the release of more than 300 kidnapping victims, including 163 taken from a single village in the west of the country earlier this year.

Abuja Earth Tremor: Alake calls for calm, directs agency to report updates

Mr Alake urged residents of the FCT to go about their normal routine without anxiety. The post Abuja Earth Tremor: Alake calls for calm, directs agency to report updates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Kano APC chieftain hails Tinubu over rescue of 176 Kwara abductees

A Kano APC chieftain commends President Tinubu’s government for the successful rescue of 176 Kwara abductees, highlighting efforts to combat insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-apc-chieftain-hails-tinubu-over-rescue-of-176-kwara-abductees/

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Troops rescue 308 kidnap victims after six-month operation in Kwara, Niger forests

Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities in Kwara and Niger. The post Troops rescue 308 kidnap victims after six-month operation in Kwara, Niger forests appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Dangote has ‘strong intent’ for South Africa listing after Nigeria IPO – JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has engaged with Nigeria's Dangote Group ​and said the company could list ‌its petroleum refinery in South Africa after a Nigerian IPO, a spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim