President Bola Tinubu has welcome the successful rescue of 308 Nigerian citizens who were abducted in different attacks in Niger and Kwara states.
One hundred and sixty-three of those rescued were abducted from Woro Community in Kaiama LGA, Kwara State and 145 from Niger State
The victims were rescued from the Kainji Lake National Park Forest in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State following a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC),
The counter terrorism involved personnel from the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force.
President Tinubu expresses deep appreciation to the leadership and personnel of the security agencies for their bravery, seamless inter-agency collaboration, and dedication, which made the recovery of the victims possible.
While applauding the return of the victims, President Tinubu emphasises the imperative of bolstering national security infrastructure to prevent future occurrences.
He directed security agencies and relevant stakeholders to immediately strengthen early warning mechanisms, enhance community-level intelligence gathering, and improve rapid response capabilities to avert similar incidents across the country.
President Tinubu reassured all Nigerians that his administration remained steadfast in its resolve to eliminate security threats, protect vulnerable communities, and restore lasting peace across every corner of the nation.
The rescued citizens are receiving first aid and essential medical care at the medical facility at Wawa Cantonment.
Upon completion of their medical evaluations, they will be formally handed over to their state governments for comprehensive care and reunification with their families.
