Four kidnapped students of the Federal University Gusau have been rescued by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji shortly after they were abducted by bandits.
In a statement on Sunday, Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, for Force Information Officer, Operation Hadarin Daji, said that the victims were abducted in the dark hours of Saturday 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 mobilised 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,” Capt. Ibrahim said.