* Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s democratic gains, kidnapping of children national tragedy, Akpabio warns
* Troops overrun terrorists’ most fortified enclave in Mandara mountains, rescue 360, repel Lakurawa attack in Sokoto, foil multiple kidnappings, rescue victims in major 48‑hour security sweep across Plateau, Kaduna
* Gov Idris directs immediate review of state’s security architecture
*Ndume hails rescue of 360 Borno abductees, Karimi optimistic plot to destabilise Nigeria will fail
* NAF launches aerial surveillance to rescue Oriire School Pupils, Teachers
