https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nigeria-s-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-videoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nigeria-s-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-videohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nigeria-s-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-video#u50782Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:10:42 +0000President Bola Tinubu has ordered a military manhunt and rescue operation following the mass kidnapping of hundreds of worshippers from a mosque. The order came after a video showing the captives was uploaded. While the rescue operation is underway, reports indicate the kidnapping was deadly. The government is moving to curb a broader kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria as the country prepares for elections in January.Why it mattersThese attacks highlight a rivalry between extremist groups fighting for control of communities and doctrinal authority. A separate study found that gunmen in Niger