More than 300 Nigerian Abductees Freed in Massive Rescue

Sun Sep 06 2026 03:10:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Over 300 kidnapped Nigerians rescued in a huge joint operation across Kwara and Niger states.

Security forces in Nigeria saved 308 people from a coordinated rescue day, pulling them from the Kainji Lake National Park and wounded Woro village victims. The operation united troops, police, intelligence and the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre, underscoring better cooperation. While the rescued receive medical care and family reunions, no suspects were confirmed captured and the attack is blamed on Boko Haram. This comes after a separate release of schoolchildren in Oyo State, highlighting a growing threat to Nigerian communities.

More than 300 Nigerian Abductees Freed in Massive Rescue

- Security forces launched the biggest single‑day rescue operation in Nigeria, freeing 308 people kidnapped in attacks across Kwara and Niger states.

- The operation pulled abductees from the Kainji Lake National Park, where military, police, intelligence and the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre coordinated efforts. 163 victims were from the Woro community’s February assault, while 145 were taken in Niger state.

- The freed citizens received medical care at a nearby military site before being reunited with their families. Officials say the operation shows improved co‑ordination among Nigeria’s security agencies.

- The jihadist group has not commented, but the government blames Boko Haram for the attacks. The incident follows the release of 44 schoolchildren in Oyo state after a month-long operation.

- With insecurity spreading beyond traditional conflict hubs, the rescue highlights the challenges faced by Nigerian communities and the need for stronger national security measures.