Nigeria, Nov. 23 -- President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced that all 38 worshippers abducted during Tuesday's attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Igan, in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued.

The victims were seized by armed men who invaded the church during a prayer service on 19 November.

In a statement released on Sunday, the president said he had been "closely monitoring the security situation nationwide" and receiving updates on rescue operations.

"Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued," he said.

He also confirmed the recovery of 51 of the 303 students and school staff members abducted in a separate attack in Niger S...