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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.
Captain Yahaya Ibrahim , Information Officer Operation HADARIN DAJI, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the rescue 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,” he said.