The Nigerian army announced that it has successfully rescued 33 individuals abducted by an armed group. These individuals were kidnapped while traveling in Zamfara state located in northwestern Nigeria last Saturday. The identity of the armed group and details regarding the network of the abducted individuals were not clearly specified. However, the military decided to rescue the majority as a result of their operations. This incident once again highlights the security issues in the region. The Nigerian government is taking measures to prevent such incidents.
SourceBBC World