Northwestern Nigeria, beset by banditry and security pressures
Multiple attacks in Nigeria have left students dead or missing and communities in turmoil. In Borno and Plateau states, gunmen attacked schools, abducting pupils and killing staff, with security forces conducting rescues and authorities coordinating with local leaders.
Armed groups have abducted a Kebbi State judge and later abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Nigerian security forces have conducted multi-agency operations to rescue the kidnapped victims, while investigations continue into the perpetrators and their networks. The government has rejected ransom negotiations and is pursuing wider security measures.
Armed groups are intensifying attacks in northwest and central Nigeria, with villages raided, livestock stolen and residents abducted. The government has approved a major military expansion, including recruitment of 28,000 soldiers and four new army divisions, as authorities pledge to improve co-ordination and response. Abductions and killings continue to disrupt communities nationwide.
Nigeria's security forces have freed 308 hostages abducted in recent months, including 163 from Woro in Kwara state and 145 from Niger state. The operation involved the military, police, and counter-terrorism units and is described by officials as the largest rescue carried out in a single day.
Armed attackers have struck multiple communities in Kebbe and Ukum LGCs, killing dozens and injuring others. Residents report houses burned, livestock seized, and a heavy security response under way as authorities assess casualties and coordinate patrols.
Nigeria’s security forces are mounting an intelligence-led rescue operation after mass abductions in Niger state’s Borgu region. Presidents Tinubu has ordered a major response; officials say dozens were killed and hundreds abducted as worshippers were seized during Friday prayers. Update notes ongoing efforts to locate abductees and neutralise threats.