Over 300 abductees freed in Nigeria's 'largest single-day rescue operation'
Summary
Nigerian security forces rescued more than 300 people who had been kidnapped in different attacks in northern Nigeria. This rescue took place on one day and is the largest single-day rescue operation in the country’s history.Key Facts
- 308 people were freed from kidnappers in northern Nigeria.
- 163 of the freed were abducted from Woro community in February 2026.
- 145 were mostly kidnapped from Niger state.
- The operation happened on August 5, 2026.
- Nigerian authorities called it the biggest rescue operation done in one day.
- The rescued were victims of attacks common in northern Nigeria.
- The government led the security forces involved in the rescue.
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