…mosque attack and that a joint security detachment had been deployed for assessment and rescue operations. However, subsequent reports indicated that the violence extended beyond the mosque and affected several communities in the Dekara area. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…

…their logistics and fighting capabilities,” Goni said. He added that search and rescue operations were being intensified until all abducted persons were located and rescued. The military high command commended the troops and the ONSA Tactical Team for their “gallantry, professionalism, resilience and seamless coordinat…

…what he called a barbaric and cowardly assault.President Bola Tinubu has directed urgent rescue operations for victims abducted in Niger State. Photo vows attackers will not go free"Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of peace and enemies of humanity, who will not go scot-fre…

…of the abducted worshippers and secure their safe release. It also called for urgent rescue operations for Nigerians held captive by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers in Borno, Niger, Kogi and other affected states. According to HURIWA, “the fight against terrorism and kidnapping must not be politicised.” It urged Pre…

…the incident, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still ongoing for the remaining 16 passengers. Rufai said the rescue team comprised local divers, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, the State Emergency Management Agency and the Police. He…

…morning, police officers and emergency responders were still conducting search-and-rescue operations amid fears that more occupants could be trapped beneath the rubble. Although the exact number of people in the building when it collapsed around 3pm on Monday could not be immediately confirmed, three bodies—an adult wo…

…remain difficult without adequate investment in equipment and troop welfare. “The recent rescue operations, the destruction of several kidnapping networks and the clearance of certain operational zones are highly commendable. “These are genuine accomplishments by men and women who are doing extraordinary things under v…

…patrol team while conducting a routine inventory of victims’ belongings after concluding rescue operations at the crash scene. He added that the recovery demonstrates that the Corps’ rescue operations extend beyond saving lives to making meaningful contributions to national security. The statement read, “During the exe…

…of lives on our waterways," he said. As of the time of filing this report, search and rescue operations were still ongoing. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 9:24 PM | Share this Story

…in Wuro Bokki community in Fufore LGA, according to reliable sources, while search and rescue operations continue for passengers who are yet to be accounted for. Divers from both Cameroon and Nigeria are said to be involved in the search, while many survivors are receiving treatment at hospitals in border communities.…

…Management Agency and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Musa Musa Bawa, a 200-level student of the College of Nursing, Tud…

…local divers was ongoing to recover the remaining victims. According to him, search and rescue operations will continue until all passengers aboard the boat are accounted for. Speaking with PUNCH at the riverside, a local diver, Malam Jibril Sani, said search efforts had continued since the incident occurred. He said,…

30 feared d3ad as boat capsizes in Jigawa Search and rescue operations are underway after a boat carrying more than 30 people reportedly capsized at Malamawar Yan Dutse community in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Director of Planning, Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the inc…

…warning that water levels can rise suddenly after heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and the Kaduna State Fire Service are ongoing. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, Hajia…

…policing members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and commenced bush-combing and rescue operations. “The abandoned vehicle and casket were recovered, while the casket was evacuated to Elemona Mortuary, Ejule,” the PPRO added. “Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators. We will provide furt…

…Channels Television's The Morning Brief while responding to questions over why similar rescue operations had not been recorded in states such as Borno, Plateau and Benue, where kidnappings and attacks have persisted. He urged Nigerians to have greater confidence in security agencies, saying many successful operations n…

…this traumatic experience. “We also commend the security agencies that took part in the rescue operations for their sacrifices. May the souls of those who paid the ultimate price rest in peace, and may God comfort their families,” he had said. The rescue operation was led by Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, Genera…

…with heavily armed terrorist groups sometimes carry greater risks than carefully planned rescue operations backed by credible intelligence. With the successful rescue of the Oriire victims and the arrest of some of the suspected kidnappers, investigations are continuing. Security sources said children of the suspects w…

…the Division immediately mobilized operatives and commenced coordinated search-and-rescue operations alongside intelligence gathering to secure the victim's safe rescue and apprehend the perpetrators. "On 10 July 2026, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideout and reported to the Police. "During debriefing, he pr…

…when there is strong cooperation between the state and Federal governments. These rescue operations bring glory to the President and hope to Nigerians," Zakari said. Asked whether relatives still had contact with the abductees, Zakari said information remained scarce. "The only communication came when the terrorists re…

…Muhammadu Sanusi Hospital in Kano for treatment.As of the time of filing this report, rescue operations are still underway at the site. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 2:02 PM | Share this Story

…him, the abductors also threatened to kill the children if security forces intensified rescue operations."They are now threatening that if we come any closer, they're going to k!ll all the kids'' he said by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:05 AM | Share this Story

…with air traffic control at about 21.21 hours according to Pakistan time". "Search and rescue operations are being conducted by the concerned organisations," the airline added. The airline released the names of the five people on board the flight ‐ pilot Mohammad Rizwan Idrees; first officer Faisal Mehmood; load master…

…including some US squads, and some South American teams were starting to finish up rescue operations, their members said on Saturday. The Los Angeles County fire department rescue team is closing up its operations after latest searches showed no signs of life, and teams from Florida and Virginia were packing up to leav…

…exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and cooperate with emergency personnel during rescue operations. “LASTMA remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, ensuring traffic flow and delivering prompt emergency response services across Lagos State’s transportation network,” he said.