Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Rescue of 21 Abductees in Kogi

What the report says

President Bola Tinubu said 21 people abducted last week in Nigeria’s Kogi State had been safely rescued after a coordinated search-and-rescue operation involving the military, police, the Department of State Services and local vigilantes. The report, published by Leadership and distributed by AllAfrica, said the victims were freed from a kidnappers’ hideout in forested areas of Ofu Local Government Area.

According to the article, the group included eight men and 13 women, among them 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps. Tinubu said the rescued people were receiving medical care and would be reunited with their families. He also praised the security teams for their role in the operation.

The president said the kidnappers had been routed but were still being pursued, and he pledged that those involved in the abduction would face the law. The case highlights continuing security concerns in parts of Nigeria where kidnapping for ransom and other violent crimes have remained a challenge, especially for travelers and young people serving in national assignments.

Tinubu also used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to public safety, saying he wants Nigerians to be able to move around the country without fear and that the government remains focused on protecting lives and property.