Tinubu orders immediate rescue after mass kidnapping
By The BriefBrief
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the military and other security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after scores of people were kidnapped by gunmen in north-central Niger State last week. The order was issued on Tuesday.
WHO:President Bola Tinubu
WHAT:Ordered the military and other security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after scores were kidnapped by gunmen.
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Niger State, Nigeria
WHY:Scores of people were kidnapped by gunmen in north-central Niger State last week.
