Troops rescue 6 abducted varsity students in Zamfara
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued seven kidnapped victims, including six female students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), during an operation along the Daye–Malumfashi road in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Information, Army Public Relations of the 8; Division, Lt. Col. Olaniyi […]
Troops from Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six abducted female students from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, along with a male commercial driver. The rescue occurred on Monday evening after responding to a distress call regarding an attack on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kaduna to Katsina. The Army's Public Relations Officer, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, confirmed the operation's success, stating that the attackers abandoned their captives and fled when confronted.
All seven victims were rescued unharmed and underwent preliminary security profiling and medical evaluation. They were then handed over to designated officials for reunification with their families and the relevant school authorities. This operation is part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA's ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities along major roads and communities in the North-Western region.
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