# Nigeria’s largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

https://mins.news/en/item/16986

- Fox News, 2026-08-08 14:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/nigerias-largest-rescue-operation-frees-308-hostages-held-militants-kwara-state

> Nigeria has carried out what is described as its largest rescue operation, freeing 308 people held by militants in Kwara State. The victims had endured a six-month jihadi kidnapping ordeal. Survivors described starvation and forced births during their captivity. They also said fellow captives were buried at the forest hideout.

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