Security forces, including the military, police and Department of State Services, have moved into Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State to rescue hundreds of residents reportedly abducted by terrorists last Friday.
The development followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive for security forces to move into the area and secure the affected communities as well as rescue the victims.
While the police put the number of victims between 155 and 164, the terrorists claimed in a video that they were holding more than 500 people.
A community leader in Babanna, a neighbouring community, Idris Shiyaki, confirmed the arrival of security forces to Saturday PUNCH on Friday.
“The situation now is a bit under control because they mobilised military personnel there. As I speak, the troops are still expanding their base,” he said.
