President Bola Tinubu has condemned the mass abduction of residents in Niger State and ordered security agencies to launch an immediate operation to rescue the victims.

Tinubu described the incident as unacceptable and directed the relevant security authorities to mobilise all necessary resources to locate the abducted persons and secure their safe release.

The President expressed concern over the worsening security situation in parts of the country, stressing that the safety of Nigerians remained a priority of his administration.

He urged the security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and coordinated operations to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.

Tinubu also called on communities to cooperate with security personnel by providing credible information that could assist ongoing rescue efforts.

The incident has renewed concerns over the security of communities in Niger State, where residents have faced attacks and abductions by criminal groups.

The President assured affected families that the Federal Government would continue to deploy the necessary resources to secure the victims and bring those responsible to justice.