About 62 kidnap victims have regained their freedom following a military airstrike in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, who confirmed the development, said the victims escaped after the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) struck the camp of a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani.
According to him, the operation was carried out by the air component of the NAF in the Jigawa-Sawai area, near the border with Zamfara State.
“The Nigerian Air Force operation, conducted on Saturday at 05:10 p.m., forced the bandits to flee their stronghold, creating the opportunity for the mass escape of victims held captive,” Mu’azu said.
He explained that during debriefings with the rescued victims, it was confirmed that the bandits abandoned their camp due to the air raid. “The victims revealed that about 62 people escaped and took off in different directions,” he added.
Out of the freed captives, 12 are receiving treatment at Ma’azu General Hospital, while another 16 are being attended to at the Nigerian Army Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Kaiga Malamai.
Mu’azu further disclosed that several of those rescued had been abducted from Sayaya village during a night attack on Monday, August 11, 2025, by the Fulani gang. He said the terrorists had long terrorised communities in Matazu, Kankia, Dutsinma, and parts of Kano State.
The commissioner commended the Quick Response Wing of the NAF for their efforts in restoring security across the state.
“Our troops are currently monitoring the situation for further rescue operations,” he said.
