Soldiers rescue six varsity students, driver from kidnappers in Katsina
Troops have rescued six students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and a driver who were abducted by kidnappers in Katsina State. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-six-varsity-students-driver-from-kidnappers-in-katsina/
Soldiers have rescued six students from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and their driver who were kidnapped in Katsina State. The rescue operation was carried out by troops of 17 Brigade in collaboration with the Nigerian Police.
According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the rescue occurred on September 21, 2026, at about 11:45 p.m. along the Dayi–Malumfashi road. The victims were found in a green-coloured Volkswagen Golf 3 with registration number Kano BCH-528ZY. The driver, Sani Umar, was also rescued alongside the six female students.
The troops remain on high alert and have maintained strong operational readiness across the area, with sustained security operations ongoing along major routes in Katsina State to prevent kidnapping and other criminal activities.
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