Troops of Nigerian Army under Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with Nigerian Police have rescued four students of the Federal University Gusau, who were abducted by terrorists in Zamfara a few days ago.
Force Information Officer for Operation Hadarin Daji, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim made this known in a statement on Sunday.
The statement said, “In their timely and swift response to distress calls, the combined Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI in conjunction with Nigerian police in Zamfara state have again rescued 4 kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) who were abducted by terrorists at the dark hours on Saturday 14 October 2023 from their off campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau LGA in Zamfara state.
“This was achieved as the troops responded swiftly to distress call on the kidnapped students by terrorists. Troops immediately mobilized and formed blocking position at a possible withdrawal route which led to 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, 2 of the students were able to escape while other 2 students a male and female were safely rescued by the troops.”
