Nigeria rescues more than 300 kidnapping victims in major operation
Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year. Officials called it the country's largest single-day hostage rescue operation to date.
Nigerian security forces announced the rescue of 308 people who had been abducted by armed groups. Among those freed were 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year.
Officials described the operation as the largest single-day hostage rescue in the country's history. Kidnappings remain part of a long-running security challenge in Nigeria's northern and central regions.
Government officials presented the operation as evidence of the security forces' resolve. Authorities said the process of reuniting those rescued with their families has now begun.
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