The operatives of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin-Daji, have rescued seven students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State and three construction workers who were abducted by bandits last Friday.

It would be recalled that the bandits kidnapped an unspecified number of students, mostly females, from their rented hostels at Sabon-Gida which is a few metres away from the university.

The troops later rescued six female students out of the abductees.

It was however gathered on Monday that seven students and three workers of a construction company, GUPRAN Engineering Services Limited, escaped from captivity during military rescue operations.

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The university confirmed the development via a series of posts on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday.

It stated: “In a remarkable turn of events, 16 individuals, 13 students and three labourers have regained their freedom, thanks to the swift and courageous efforts of the military.

“We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Almighty for granting them the strength and resilience to endure this ordeal.

“The rescue operation, conducted by the dedicated members of the military, demonstrated unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our citizens.”

The 13 students who have so far regained freedom were identified as Rukayya Sani Batola of Education Chemistry (200 Level); Merry Monday of Microbiology (300 Level); Maryam Salawuddeen of Accounting (300 Level); and Salamatu Jummai Dahiru, Microbiology (200 Level).

Others included Fiddausi Abdulazeez of Education Biology (200 Level); Amamatullahi Asabe Dahiru of Education Chemistry (200 Level); Ketora Bulus of Education Physics (100 Level); Felicia Sunday of Computer Science (200 Level); and Jamila Ahmad of Biochemistry (200 Level).

Others were Aisha Aminu Ujong of Education Physics (Graduated); Mariya Abdulrahman Usman of English (400 level); Usaina Abdulrahman of Education English (100 Level); and Sa’adatu Aminu Abubakar of Education Biology.

The rescued workers of the construction company are Mustapha Abdullahi, Kamalu Shuaibu, and Ishaq Idris.

The Star