Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued seven people, including six students of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, who were reportedly kidnapped along the Daye-Malumfashi road in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The victims, comprising six female students and a male commercial driver, were rescued during a military operation on the evening of September 21, 2026, following a distress call over an attack on a commercial vehicle travelling from Kaduna to Katsina.

According to a statement on the operation, the troops responded swiftly to the distress call and arrived at the scene, forcing the suspected kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee.

“Upon the rapid arrival and intervention of the troops, the perpetrators were forced to abandon their captives and flee the scene,” the statement said.

The seven victims were rescued unhurt, according to the military.

The rescued students and the driver subsequently underwent preliminary security profiling and necessary medical evaluations following their recovery.

The military said the victims were later handed over to designated officials to facilitate their safe reunion with their families and the relevant school authorities.

“All seven victims, comprising six female students from the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, and one male commercial driver, were rescued unhurt,” the military said.

The rescue operation is part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to counter kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities in the North-West.

The military said troops would continue to respond promptly to distress calls and intelligence on criminal activities in order to protect civilians and secure communities across the region.