Crimes

Troops rescue 4 kidnapped varsity students

The troops of Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued the four kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS).

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Information Officer, Operation Hadarin Daji, Capt. Yahaya Ibrahim, on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Ibrahim stated: “The combined troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with state police command have rescued the four kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), who were abducted at their off-campus hostels by the terrorists in Sabongida Community on Saturday.

“The rescue was successfully achieved after the troops responded to the distress call on the incident.

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“The troops immediately mobilized and formed a blocking position at a possible withdrawal route which led to a heavy gun duel with the terrorists.

“During the encounter with our superior force, the terrorists abandoned the victims around 12 midnight and they later were rescued by the troops.”

Gunmen had recently kidnapped 25 students of the university and nine construction workers in Sabongida.

The security operatives have so far rescued 13 students and three construction workers while the remaining victims were still in the bandits’ captivity.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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