Tinubu Orders Rescue Operation for Niger State Abduction

On August 26, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, and relevant security agencies to initiate a coordinated rescue operation for victims of a recent mass abduction in Niger State. This directive followed a statement from his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, expressing the President's outrage over the abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements.

President Tinubu extended condolences to the families of those killed during the attack and reassured them that the government and security forces would not rest until all victims were safely returned home. The President's response underscores the government's commitment to addressing security challenges and protecting citizens from such violent acts.