Tinubu vows renewed hunt for kidnappers, promises rescue

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a renewed nationwide crackdown on kidnapping gangs, ordering security forces to intensify operations, increase intelligence sharing and deploy more troops to high‑risk areas. He pledged that any abducted persons would be rescued and that perpetrators would be arrested and prosecuted, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ending the surge in kidnappings across the country. Views Nigeria