Nigeria: 324 terrorists neutralized and over 621 hostages rescued in August 2026

In August 2026, Nigerian troops neutralized 324 terrorists and rescued over 621 hostages. This report follows a series of attacks, including one on August 21 in Niger State, where armed men killed and abducted worshippers. President Bola Tinubu has initiated a military modernization, including the recruitment of 28,000 soldiers and a joint operation with the United States against ISWAP and Boko Haram.