…Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, said the operation was part of efforts to rescue victims abducted from the Mussa community and the Lassa area. Other items recovered at the scenePhoto: Nigerian Army “The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, remains resolute in sustaining aggressive, intelligenc…

…While commending government and security agencies for efforts to secure schools and rescue abducted children, he called for stronger intelligence gathering, early-warning systems, community participation, rapid response and improved security around vulnerable schools. He said every abducted child should remain a nation…

…from Bunyia Iruan community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeghshie Silas, 17, were taken t…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation followed credible intelligence on a planned ransom payment for the woman, who was abducted from her farm last month, the acting spokesper…

…to pull her away. Unfortunately, she had already suffered severe burns before we rescued her," she said. Residents alleged that the victim had faced hardship since becoming pregnant after her lover reportedly abandoned her. They said her parents had allegedly pressured her to terminate the pregnancy, but she refused, p…

KAI rescues baby from junkyard on Lagos-Badagry Expressway (video) Operatives of Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, have rescued a child at the Alakija Junkyard along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The rescue was carried out on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 during a multi-agency cleanup of th…

…Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu on Monday, August 25, ordered a coordinated rescue operation for victims of a mass abduction in Niger State, calling on the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant intelligence agencies to act immediately. In a statement sig…

…projects, officials said. "We have asked both India and China to help us with the rescue efforts," said Sasmit Pokharel, a spokesperson for the Nepali government. Dozens of multi-storied buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Off…

Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded…

…the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and other agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation for victims abducted in Niger StateTinubu said he is outraged by the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens, describing the attackers as enemies of peace and humanityThe president also directed Service Chief…

…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…

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate rescue operation into the recent mass abduction of victims in Niger State. This was disclosed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a State House release on Tuesday. Tinubu described the attackers as “enemies of peace and enemies o…

…trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. He stated that the two rescued pregnant women were Ilesanmi Foluke, 23, who was seven months pregnant, and Ejekwa Melody, 20, who was eight months pregnant. He added that four children, comprising two boys and two girls, were also rescued during the operation…

Enugu police rescue three kidnap victims, recover two firearms Operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to Anti-Cultism Sub-Unit of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered their Lexus RX350, two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to…

…a joint security operation had been launched to track the attackers and facilitate the rescue of the abducted worshippers. Meanwhile, a resident in the affected community in Borgu LGA urged the security agencies to mount pressure on the terrorists and use a similar method employed during the rescue of Oriire abductees…

…to tackling crime and criminality. The governor’s commendation follows the recent rescue of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a citizen in the state by the DSS. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the Nasa…

…forest following the intervention of security personnel, adding that a joint search and rescue operation subsequently led to the recovery of two injured security personnel, who were taken to the hospital for treatment. In Bauchi State, a suspect was arrested over the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man during a fight i…

…on suspicion of arson and has been bailed pending further inquiries.A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokeswoman confirmed that "approximately 140 vehicles were destroyed in the fire". Worried drivers told The Sun they've been unable to contact the parking company and have no idea if their cars are damaged or not. S…

…the state, to identify the suspects. "We have a session that has to do with the latest rescued kidnap victims, which happened a couple of days ago," he said. "I received a distress call directly from the Isinigbo/Osi area, and within five minutes, my men were there. After a brief scuffle with the kidnappers, we were ab…

…less than a year after a humanitarian, Joy Carl, and members of the public intervened to rescue her from homelessness and financial distress. The narrative began in August 2025 when Carl encountered a heavily pregnant and frail Motunrayo on the streets of Abuja. Upon inquiry, Motunrayo revealed she had been turned away…

…and woman in Kaduna community Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have launched rescue and offensive operations following the abduction of a medical doctor and the wife of a Hakimi in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Abu village,…

…visited the nearest police station to the scene, Ajebo, to obtain information about the rescue efforts. According to him, the police officers said they had searched the area but did not find the abducted victims. He added that the officers discovered the victim’s car and took the two escaped staff members in for questi…

Two k!lled as DSS and security forces rescue abducted man in Imo The Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old man who was allegedly abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu, Imo State.A security source said the victim was abducted…

…Climbers of the 12,388-foot-tall (3,776 meters) volcano have frequently required rescue due to altitude sickness or sudden, severe changes in mountain weather conditions. In response to safety concerns, authorities have introduced strict measures in recent years, including daily climber caps and mandatory safety instru…

…the abduction of Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye IPolice said efforts were underway to rescue the traditional ruler, whose whereabouts remained unknownPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience…