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Tinubu Speaks On Rescue Of 308 Abducted Kwara, Niger Residents
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 abducted Nigerians in coordinated security operations across Kwara and Niger States, describing the development as a major breakthrough in the fight against insecurity.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the President also directed security agencies and relevant stakeholders to strengthen early warning mechanisms, improve community intelligence gathering and enhance rapid response capabilities to prevent future attacks.
The rescued victims include 163 persons abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and 145 others from Niger State.
They were rescued from the Kainji Lake National Park Forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State during what has been described as the largest same-day rescue operation ever carried out by a joint security security team.
The intelligence-driven operation was coordinated by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), involving personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force.
President Tinubu commended the leadership and personnel of the security agencies for their bravery, professionalism and seamless inter-agency collaboration, saying the operation demonstrates the growing efficiency of the nation’s security architecture.
The rescued citizens are currently receiving first aid and medical care at the Wawa Cantonment Medical Facility and will be handed over to the governments of Kwara and Niger States after medical evaluation for rehabilitation and reunification with their families.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating security threats, protecting vulnerable communities and restoring lasting peace across the country.
At least six farmers were reportedly murdered by suspected armed herdsmen when the attackers invaded Tse-Nyaku, Biliji, and other communities in Mbatian, Ukum Local Government area of Benue State.
DAILY GUIDE gathered that the attackers invaded Mbatian communities on Friday evening.
A source told this medium that many people were missing after the deadly attacks as search for the victims continues.
A survivor of the attack, Joseph Akem described the attack as bloody, “Blood is still flowing on the ground as I am talking to you. It was God if not I won’t be alive. Five or six dead bodies were recovered” he said.
Benue State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Orchia Aondongu, said he was not aware of the incident but will get back, “I cannot confirm the incident for now because I am yet to be briefed”
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued 15 minors allegedly trafficked and sold for N2m each by a suspected member of a human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa State.
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this at a news briefing at the corps’ headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
Afolabi said the suspect allegedly posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocate and deceived the parents of the children into handing them over to him.
“Under the guise of operating an NGO and orphanage programme called the Back to School Project, he lured willing, less privileged parents into releasing their children with promises of free education,” Afolabi said.
No fewer than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack, according to residents, occurred between midnight on Monday and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
An eyewitness, Daniel Musa said the attackers, who were heavily armed, moved from house to house, forcing their way into homes and attacking residents who were asleep.
He said: “Our village came under attack last night and in the early hours of today, Tuesday, by heavily armed persons.
“They were moving from house to house, opening the doors of people who were sleeping and slaughtering them.
“As of this morning, we have confirmed over 20 deaths, while several others sustained serious injuries and some people are still missing.”
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