Home / War and Conflict / Nigeria Rescues Hostages After Mass Church Kidnappings
Nigeria Rescues Hostages After Mass Church Kidnappings
22 Jan
Summary
- Nigerian forces rescued 62 hostages.
- Two militants were killed in separate operations.
- Over 160 worshippers were kidnapped from churches on Sunday.
Nigerian forces have conducted successful operations leading to the rescue of 62 hostages. These operations also resulted in the deaths of two militants. This comes after a disturbing mass kidnapping event on Sunday, where over 160 worshippers were taken from two churches.
In one operation, intelligence led troops to a location in Zamfara state where captives were believed to be held. The 62 individuals rescued are now in safe custody and undergoing reunification with their families. A separate military action in the border region between Kebbi and Sokoto states led to an ambush of militants.
The Sunday abductions targeted churches in Kaduna state, affecting both Christian and Muslim communities. This incident is part of a disturbing trend of religiously motivated attacks and mass kidnappings plaguing Nigeria, often carried out by armed gangs and Islamist militants operating from forest hideouts.
