Nigerian security forces rescue over 300 hostages from militants

Nigerian security forces rescued more than 300 hostages in a joint military and police operation at Kainji Lake national park in the north-central region, marking the country's largest single-day hostage recovery according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The operation represents a significant win against militant groups that have been conducting endemic kidnappings for ransom across Nigeria. This rescue highlights the ongoing security challenges Nigeria faces as insecurity and kidnapping continue to plague the nation.