President Tinubu redeploys 100,000 police to boost community security as military intensifies operations to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Niger and Kwara states.
Thirty eight worshippers abducted during a church service in Kwara have regained freedom, with officials crediting the release to coordinated efforts led by President Tinubu.
The UN condemns the abduction of more than 200 pupils and teachers in Niger State and urges authorities to protect schools and secure the victims’ safe return.
Unidentified gunmen abduct students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Authorities are assessing the full scope of the attack.
U.S. lawmakers held a congressional hearing on violence against Christians in Nigeria and met with Nigerian security officials to discuss counterterrorism and religious protection.
Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.
Goodluck Jonathan has cast doubt on the reported coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling it a ceremonial intervention and urging regional bodies to publish the true election results.