Category: Nigeria News | Breaking News | Security Published: August 26, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigeria's security and intelligence agencies to launch an immediate, coordinated rescue operation following a deadly mass abduction in Niger State. The directive came after armed men reportedly attacked communities and worshippers in Borgu Local Government Area, with a video later emerging that appeared to show a large number of women, children and elderly people being held by armed men. Residents estimated that about 600 people may have been abducted. However, that figure has not been independently verified, and Niger State authorities have said they are still working to establish the exact number of missing people. The attack has triggered fresh concerns about insecurity in Nigeria's north-central region and the ability of armed groups to move between remote communities and border areas. What Happened in Niger State? The attack reportedly occurred l...