The combined troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI in conjunction with Nigerian police have rescued the four kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara state.
The students were abducted by terrorists from their off-campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau LGA in the state, in the early hours of Saturday, 14 October 2023.
A statement by the Force Information Officer of Operation Hadarin Daji, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim on Sunday, said the rescue followed a swift response operation carried out by the troops following distress calls by residents.
“This was achieved as the troops responded swiftly to a distress call on the kidnapped students by terrorists.
“Troops immediately mobilized and formed blocking position at a possible withdrawal route which led to a heavy gun duel with the terrorists. Troops superiority forced the terrorists to abandon the victims and fled.
“During the encounter with the terrorists around 12 am, two of the students were able to escape while two other students a male and female were safely rescued by the troops,” the statement reads.
