By Zainab Bakare
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as the largest single-day rescue carried out by Nigeria’s security agencies.
According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the victims were rescued during a joint intelligence-led operation involving the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre.
Commending the security agencies, Tinubu said, “The successful execution of this intelligence-led operation demonstrates the growing efficiency and collaboration among our security services.”
He added, “I commend our gallant men and women in uniform for their bravery and unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigerian lives.”
The rescued victims are receiving medical attention before being reunited with their families through their respective state governments.
The President also directed security agencies to strengthen early warning systems, improve community intelligence gathering and enhance rapid response capabilities to prevent future mass abductions.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to national security, Tinubu said, “My administration remains steadfast in its resolve to eliminate security threats, protect vulnerable communities, and restore lasting peace across every corner of the nation.”
Meanwhile, the Kwara State Government said it deliberately kept details of efforts to free abducted residents from Woro and Nuku communities confidential to avoid jeopardising the operation, describing the rescue as the result of sustained coordination with security agencies.
